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CA Wildfire Intelligence

Official situation reports, containment progress, and threat analysis for CA.

38
Active Fires
194,661
Acres Burned

Understanding Wildfires in California

So far, 38 active wildfires have been recorded burning a combined 194,660 acres in California, based on official NIFC data.

The largest currently active fire in California is the BISCAR Fire at 69,355 acres, 100% contained.

Containment refers to the percentage of a fire's perimeter that firefighters have secured with control lines, not how much of the fire is extinguished. Read more about containment strategy in our glossary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many active wildfires are in California right now?

There are currently 38 active wildfires reported in California, covering a combined 194,660 acres.

What is the largest active wildfire in California?

The largest currently active wildfire in California is the BISCAR Fire at 69,355 acres, 100% contained.

How often is this data updated?

Active fire data is pulled from NIFC every 20 minutes. AI-generated situation summaries refresh whenever new official data is reported for a given fire.

Where does this data come from?

All incident data comes from the National Interagency Fire Center's official WFIGS feed. AI summaries are generated strictly from that official data and never invent facts.

How can I see wildfires in other states?

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