🔥 Fire Map
Active wildfires in the United States. Data includes information from NIFC and the NDMC Drought Monitor.
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Active fires
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Acres burned
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Average containment
Fire and Drought Map
📊 Drought Monitor (NDMC)
The U.S. Drought Monitor is a partnership between the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC), USDA and NOAA. It is updated weekly every Thursday.
| Category | Description | Possible Impacts |
|---|---|---|
| D0 | Abnormally Dry | Slow crop growth, elevated fire risk |
| D1 | Moderate Drought | Crop damage, streams and reservoirs low |
| D2 | Severe Drought | Crop loss, water restrictions |
| D3 | Extreme Drought | Major crop losses, water shortages |
| D4 | Exceptional Drought | Exceptional losses, water emergencies |