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Wildfire/Emergency Response Situation Report

Careless debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires in North Carolina. Don't be careless. Be ready. For prevention tips, visit our Fire Safety Outdoors page.

See the North Carolina Wildfire Public Viewer for current information on North Carolina’s reported and active wildfires.

See all fires that have been contolled since January 1, 2024. The map displays all fires that have been entered into the N.C. Forest Service fire record system.

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Daily Fire Occurance map

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Current Wildfire Information

The North Carolina Forest Service tracks daily fire activity using a database known as the "Signal 14". The data from the Signal 14 is a rapid approximation of wildfire occurrence. It's not an exact count. This information does not include uncontained fires or fires that occur on federal property. The information below comes from Signal 14 reports.

Statewide Wildfire Summary
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Additional data: Daily Fire Occurrence Summary (PDF)

Monthly Fire Summary Graph

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In-state incidents


 

Out-of-state incidents



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