FIRMS
Live wildfire map
NASA FIRMS thermal detections, starting over the western United States. Each point marks heat seen by a satellite, not a fire perimeter. Fire agencies such as NIFC, CAL FIRE or EFFIS remain the source for perimeters and evacuation orders.
Recent fire detections
Source: NASA FIRMS satellite detections. Checked .
- Detection at -7.07°, 12.41° — N21 · 2026-11-08
- Detection at -4.93°, 12.09° — N21 · 2026-11-08
- Detection at -4.93°, 12.09° — N21 · 2026-11-08
- Detection at -4.93°, 12.08° — N21 · 2026-11-08
- Detection at -3.91°, 10.94° — N21 · 2026-11-08
The layer is global, so you can pan to any region. Add earthquakes or weather as a second step if you need them, and keep the view focused on the fire question first.
How to use this view
- Launch and zoom to the state or country you care about.
- Click a cluster and read the detection time.
- Check the official incident page before describing a fire’s size or spread.
Data source, update rate, and limits
Fire detections come from NASA FIRMS (MODIS and VIIRS satellite sensors) and refresh about every 10 minutes. GodsView Plus adds NIFC fire perimeters for the US, air quality, and fire alerts.
Read FIRMS as heat, not acres. Gas flares, industrial sites and sun glint can look like fire, and satellites see each area only a few times a day. Do not use this map for evacuation decisions; follow local authorities.
Questions
Does this show acres burned?
No. Each point is a satellite heat detection. Burned area and perimeters come from fire agencies; GodsView Plus adds NIFC perimeters for US fires.
Are there fires near me?
Zoom to your area to see recent detections, then confirm with your local fire agency or emergency service. In an emergency, follow official instructions.
Why does the map open on California?
It is a common search. The layer is global, so you can pan anywhere.
Can I add earthquakes?
Yes. Turn on Earthquakes once the fire question is answered, or use the live earthquake map.
How is this different from a dedicated wildfire incident site?
Incident sites list named fires with containment and evacuation details from agencies. GodsView shows raw satellite detections worldwide, alongside flights, weather and other layers.
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