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, …

4 days ago · Firefighters from the Maplewood Fire Department, along with mutual aid crews from the Millburn, Irvington, and Newark Fire Departments, battled a raging two-alarm house fire that tore …

4 days ago · A 2-alarm fire at a multi-unit house on Jacoby Street in Maplewood on December 20 has left several families homeless. Nine adults and two children escaped safety from the building. …

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.

View the latest interactive fire map from WFCA (Western Fire Chiefs Association) which provides real-time information about active wildfires in the US.

2 days ago · Construction crews worked to clear the rubble of a Pennsylvania nursing home Wednesday, a day after a powerful explosion killed two people, hospitalized 20 others, sent flames …

Track global wildfires in real-time with FireMap, using data from NASA FIRMS, EFFIS, and national fire agencies. Stay informed on wildfire activity across the world.

1 day ago · Global fire map and data. NASA | LANCE | Fire Information for Resource Management System provides near real-time active fire data from MODIS and VIIRS to meet the needs of …

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 …