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NASA FIRMS Fire Map

Near real-time active fire detections and thermal anomalies from MODIS/VIIRS.

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Monitor earthquakes, fires, floods, or storms live

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NASA FIRMS Fire Map
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# NASA FIRMS Fire Map — Hazards and Earth Systems interactive map Near real-time active fire detections and thermal anomalies from MODIS/VIIRS. Open the live map: [NASA FIRMS Fire Map](https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/map/). ## Highlights - Near real-time active fire detections and thermal anomalies from MODIS/VIIRS. - NASA FIRMS Fire Map is an interactive hazards and earth systems map with layered views you can filter. - Runs in the browser so you can zoom, compare, and share links quickly. ## What it's good for - Monitor earthquakes, fires, floods, or storms live - Assess local risk before travel or field work - Share situational awareness maps with teams and communities ## Quick start - Open the map and move the view to your area of interest. - Toggle layers or filters to focus on the topic you need. - Save the link or grab a screenshot to share findings.

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Highlights

  • Near real-time active fire detections and thermal anomalies from MODIS/VIIRS.
  • NASA FIRMS Fire Map is an interactive hazards and earth systems map with layered views you can filter.
  • Runs in the browser so you can zoom, compare, and share links quickly.

Use cases

  • Monitor earthquakes, fires, floods, or storms live
  • Assess local risk before travel or field work
  • Share situational awareness maps with teams and communities