For Media & Researchers
Accurate. Current.
Accessible.
WildfireSignal provides reliable wildfire information, interactive maps, historical context and source details to support journalists, researchers, educators and public awareness.
Wildfire information built to be checked.
WildfireSignal is designed to make source verification easier, not to replace the source. Fire pages identify where key figures came from, show update times when available, and keep satellite observations separate from agency-reported incident information.
- Current and retained fire pages with stable URLs
- Reported acreage and containment history where available
- State and country context around individual fires
- Clear source labels, timestamps and limitations
Using WildfireSignal in a story
A quick workflow for checking fast-changing wildfire information before publication.
- Find the right pageOpen the fire, state or country page that matches the story you are working on.
- Check the timestampConfirm when the page and underlying source were last updated.
- Verify official factsFor acreage, containment, warnings and incident status, check the cited agency source before publication.
- Cite the right layerCite WildfireSignal for our map, retained history or cross-source context, and keep source attribution visible.
Trusted data sources
WildfireSignal combines public sources without collapsing them into one implied official fire count.
NASA FIRMS
Satellite heat observationsRecent thermal detections around the world. Heat signals are shown separately from confirmed fire reports.
WFIGS / NIFC
U.S. incident informationOfficial U.S. fire names, reported acreage, containment, locations, update times and published perimeters when available.
Copernicus GWIS
International fire-area dataBurned-area records and source dates used on supported country pages and retained international fire pages.
CWFIS
CanadaAgency-reported active-fire information used on the Canada dashboard, kept separate from NASA satellite heat.
Official fire agencies
Australia & local authoritiesSupported public agency feeds and official resources used where available for current fire information and safety context.
Source names identify data providers only. WildfireSignal is independent and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by these organizations.
Citing WildfireSignal
For official acreage, containment, warnings or incident status, cite the responsible agency whenever possible. Cite WildfireSignal when you are referencing our integrated page, map, saved history or cross-source context.
WildfireSignal. “Page title.” Accessed [date]. [page URL].Because wildfire information changes, include an access date for live or frequently updated pages.
Maps & image use
When using a WildfireSignal screenshot, keep visible map/source attribution intact and identify WildfireSignal as the presentation layer. Third-party basemap and data-provider terms still apply.
Review terms of use →Research notes
Source update schedules differ. A missing record is not proof that no fire exists, and a satellite heat signal is not automatically a confirmed wildfire. Use the timestamps and source notes attached to each page.
Read the data disclaimer →Media inquiries
Questions about a fire page, source, correction, map or WildfireSignal methodology are welcome. Include the relevant URL when possible so we can review the same view you are seeing.
Contact for media inquiries →Independent project. WildfireSignal is operated by Ink Design Studio LLC in Orlando, Florida. It is not a government agency or emergency alert service. For evacuation orders, warnings and life-safety instructions, follow the responsible local authorities.