Current Emergency Incidents

Ongoing emergency responses in California, including all 10+ acre wildfires.

  • 521,017
    Total Emergency Responses
  • 6,389
    Wildfires
  • 339,481
    Acres Burned
  • 3

    Fatalities

  • 177

    Structures Destroyed

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All 2026 Incidents 3D Map
The information presented here reflects what is known to CAL FIRE and is updated frequently. Learn more about data processing

Seasonal Outlook

Northern California
Northern California is expected to transition into wetter conditions through February 2027, with seasonal rainfall, higher-elevation snowfall, and improving fuel moisture reducing wildfire potential. Recent precipitation has helped moderate fire danger, while continued rainfall and vegetation green-up are expected to further limit significant wildfire activity. Overall, significant fire potential is forecast to remain near normal for the winter season, with very little large-fire activity anticipated.
 
Southern California
Southern California is expected to experience cooler-than-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation through February 2027, with the potential for an exceptionally wet winter associated with a strong El Niño. Fewer offshore wind events are anticipated, and recent rainfall has already improved fuel moisture and reduced vegetation flammability. Significant wildfire potential is expected to remain low throughout the outlook period.
 
Drought
Drought conditions continue to improve across California as the state enters its wet season. Moderate drought persists in portions of Northern California and isolated desert areas of Southern California, although recent rainfall has improved soil moisture and vegetation conditions. Above-normal winter precipitation is expected to support further drought recovery and reduce the likelihood of drought expansion statewide.
 
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Rebuilding After Wildfire

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DATA ACCESS FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS Incident Data

Incident data is provided in raw, computer readable formats and requires further processing using specialized software. Two additional API parameters include year (values include a year in the YYYY format) and inactive (values include true and false). CAL FIRE doesn’t provide software development support at this time.

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DISCLAIMER

Information presented on the departments website is a representation of the existing wildfire situation, based on the information readily available to CAL FIRE. We make every effort to provide accurate and complete information, however the data is subject to review and change. This site provides general information concerning an incident. All of our information comes from the firelines and must be approved by the Incident Commander in charge of managing the incident prior to release. As battling a fire, or handling any other disaster is the priority, updates to these sites cannot be guaranteed on a set time schedule. Please use the information on these pages only as a reference. The sites are not meant to provide up-to-the-minute evacuation or fire behavior information. Please refer to the fire information phone numbers provided on this site, and website links for additional information, and monitor your local radio stations for emergency broadcasts. If you live in a wildland area always have an evacuation plan in place. Fires occur throughout the State within CAL FIRE jurisdiction on a daily basis during fire season. However, the majority of those fires are contained quickly and no information will generally be provided on these incidents at this site if the fire burns less than 10 acres. If you would like to obtain information about a CAL FIRE fire burning in your area that is not included on this web site, please contact the CAL FIRE Unit that services your county.