Carson City County Active Fire Map

Wildfires burning in and around Carson City County, Nevada right now — live fire perimeters, NASA satellite hotspots, smoke, air quality, and NWS Red Flag Warnings. Then check your home’s exact wildfire risk.

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How to read the Carson City County fire map

Live layers from official sources. Use the toggles on the map to turn any layer on or off.

🔥Active firesReported wildfire incidents from NIFC — tap a flame for the fire’s name.
🟥Fire perimetersThe current burned footprint of larger fires, outlined in red.
🟠Thermal hotspotsHeat signatures detected by NASA’s VIIRS satellites — often the first sign of a new fire, refreshed several times a day.
🌫️Smoke forecastNOAA’s hourly forecast of where wildfire smoke is settling, shaded light to heavy.
🟢Air quality (AQI)Live readings from nearby monitors — green (good) through maroon (hazardous).
📍Cities & countiesTap any marker to open that area’s detailed wildfire-risk report.

Active wildfires in Nevada right now

Uncontained wildfires reported by the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). Tap any fire for its live details — map, point of origin, scanner feeds & updates.

For awareness only — not an evacuation source. For evacuation orders and real-time alerts, follow Watch Duty, your local fire authority and state forestry/emergency officials, and call 911 for emergencies. Data: NIFC.

Know your home’s wildfire risk in Carson City County

Active fires show what’s burning today; your address’s 0–100 score shows what you face year-round.

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Carson City County fire map FAQ

Are there wildfires burning in Carson City County right now?

The live map and active-fire list show uncontained wildfires reported to NIFC in and around Carson City County, Nevada, updated continuously. Orange dots are NASA satellite thermal hotspots — often the first sign of new fire activity.

Is Carson City under a Red Flag Warning?

Active National Weather Service fire-weather, wind, and heat alerts for Nevada are listed above, live. A Red Flag Warning means critical conditions where any new fire can spread fast.

How do I check my home's wildfire risk in Carson City County?

Enter your address on FireRisk.ai for your exact 0–100 wildfire risk score, the nearest active and recorded fires, and what it means for your insurance — free.

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