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, …

1 day ago · A fire that erupted Friday evening on a cargo ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles — requiring more than 180 firefighters to battle the blaze — is now “substantially contained ...

16 hours ago · A fire on a cargo ship that sent smoke billowing through parts of the second most populous U.S. city has been “substantially contained” after several hours, the Port of Los Angeles …

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Welcome to the Nation's Logistical Support Center. Located east of the Boise Airport, a 55-acre campus is home to the National Interagency Fire Center, or NIFC.

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

2 days ago · NASA | LANCE | Fire Information for Resource Management System provides near real-time active fire data from MODIS and VIIRS to meet the needs of firefighters, scientists and users …

Oct 24, 2025 · Fire, rapid burning of combustible material with the evolution of heat and usually accompanied by flame. It is one of the human race’s essential tools, control of which helped start it …

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