Interactive real-time wildfire and forest fire map for North Carolina. See current wildfires and wildfire perimeters in North Carolina using the Map of Fire Wildfire Map.

On Friday, Jan. 30, 2025, preliminary reports show that 75 wildfires burned 43.7 acres on private and state-owned land in North Carolina. The N.C. Forest Service tracks daily fire activity using a database known as "Signal 14." The data from Signal 14 is a rapid approximation of wildfire occurrence. It's not an exact count.

Jan 29, 2025 · Downed power line during gusty winds erupts wildfires in Helene-ravaged area of North Carolina As of Thursday, the Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 220 acres and is now 55% contained. Emergency crews said they made significant progress overnight as winds diminished and relative humidity increased, leading to …

Jan 29, 2025 · The North Carolina Forest Service, North Carolina Emergency Management, and local fire departments from Woodlawn and North Cove are assisting with structure protection.

Jan 29, 2025 · The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.

Jan 20, 2025 · Historical Wildfire Information Official records of wildfire under the jurisdiction of the N.C. Forest Service are entered by county personnel and compiled in a statewide database of fire information. Paper records of fires in the state go back to 1928. In 1970, the system was computerized, allowing for quicker access to data and greater ease of entry.

Track the latest wildfire and smoke information with data that is updated hourly based upon input from several incident and intelligence sources.

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

This map presents locations and perimeters of wildfires over the past seven days. The size of the flame symbols is proportional to the number of firefighters assigned to the fire; popups provide additional information.

Nov 6, 2023 · Officials have declared a state of emergency in a western North Carolina community where a wildfire has burned hundreds of acres, some structures and now is threatening dozens of homes.