Fire is one of the four classical elements and has been used by humans in rituals, in agriculture for clearing land, for cooking, generating heat and light, for signaling, propulsion purposes, smelting, …

2 days ago · Gas explosion sparks fire at Bronx apartments killing 1, leaving dozens in the cold People were seen leaning out of windows and calling for help as flames engulfed parts of the top floors early ...

May 12, 2025 · On Saturday night, the Minneapolis Fire Department confirmed that a building housing at least nine college students was deemed uninhabitable after being ravaged by a fire. The Red Cross …

View the latest fires from the last 48 hours on an interactive map, displaying the brightness and the event time. The information is provided by the NASA FIRMS - Active Fire Data.

It provides a public resource of information to best prepare and manage wildfire season. Developed in a joint partnership between the EPA and USFS.

Track wildfires & smoke across the US. Monitor fire spread, intensity, and lightning strikes. Stay informed with real-time updates on Map of Fire.

To find current fire information, statistics about current and historical wildfires, and news about NIFC and interagency efforts

A significant winter storm is underway, bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies to New England through Monday. Extremely cold air will follow, prolonging …

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Dec 19, 2025 · Fire, rapid burning of combustible material with the evolution of heat and usually accompanied by flame. It is one of humanity’s essential tools, control of which helped start it on the …