Current Incidents
Data Sources and Use
Satellite detections: NASA FIRMS VIIRS and MODIS retrievals, refreshed hourly.
Incidents and perimeters: NIFC/IRWIN incident data, refreshed hourly.
Smoke and wind: NOAA HRRR Smoke forecast, refreshed every six hours.
PCT smoke: HRRR near-surface smoke sampled at Pacific Crest Trail Association mile markers (CC BY 4.0).
PCT closures: Pacific Crest Trail Association closure and alert locations. Automated PCTA refreshes are currently blocked by their security service, so this layer uses a saved official snapshot; verify conditions directly with PCTA. Mapped closure lines include a 10-mile buffer on either side.
Fuel moisture: NFDRS/RAWS observations, refreshed with the six-hour data cycle.
Air quality: AirNow official PM2.5 monitoring sites, refreshed hourly.
Evacuations: Oregon Ready/Set/Go and participating California county feeds via Cal OES, refreshed hourly. Coverage is not comprehensive.
Important: This dashboard contains preliminary, automated data and forecast guidance. It is provided for informational and educational use only, is not operational decision support, and must not be used as the sole basis for public-safety or fire-management decisions. Verify evacuation information with local officials.