Los Angeles Wildfire Map & Tracker
Track active wildfires near Los Angeles in real time. WildFire-Ready maps active fires, evacuation alerts, and wildfire smoke and air quality across California, drawn from official agencies and updated continuously. Los Angeles faces wildland-urban interface fire risk in its surrounding hills, with the most dangerous fires driven by dry Santa Ana wind events.
Wildfire risk around Los Angeles
Los Angeles faces wildland-urban interface fire risk in its surrounding hills, with the most dangerous fires driven by dry Santa Ana wind events.
Los Angeles sits within California, so the same official-source fire, evacuation, and air-quality data that we carry for the region applies here. Open the live map centred on Los Angeles to see active fires near you, watch a fire of interest, and check evacuation alerts and air quality in one place.
Los Angeles fire data sources
Everything we show near Los Angeles traces back to the agencies that publish it for California:
- National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
- National Weather Service
- InciWeb
- NASA FIRMS
- California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
You can verify the area's fire picture directly at the official agency: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/.
Los Angeles wildfire FAQ
Are there wildfires near Los Angeles right now?
WildFire-Ready shows active wildfires near Los Angeles and across California in real time, drawn from official agencies. Open the live map centred on Los Angeles to see what is currently active, where it is burning, and its status. Counts change throughout the day, so check the map for the latest picture.
Is there wildfire smoke in Los Angeles?
Wildfire smoke can reach Los Angeles from local fires or from fires far away, and air quality can change quickly. WildFire-Ready plots air-quality readings on the map so you can check conditions in and around Los Angeles. During smoke events, follow guidance from your local health authority.
Where can I see evacuation alerts near Los Angeles?
Evacuation orders and alerts appear on the WildFire-Ready map as the responsible agencies issue them for the California area around Los Angeles. Always follow official evacuation orders, and call 911 in an emergency. WildFire-Ready is a companion to 911, not a replacement.
Where does Los Angeles fire data come from?
Everything we show near Los Angeles traces back to official agencies for California, including National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). Confirm critical details with the responsible agency before acting.