The fast-moving King fire burned in Eldorado National Forest in September 2014.
Land Fires
Fires
An expansive, destructive wildfire north of Los Angeles is visible from space by day and night.
Image of the Day Heat Fires Human Presence Remote Sensing
On June 17, 2013, NASA’s Terra satellite captured this image of the Carstens fire burning southwest of California’s Yosemite National Park.
In early September 2015, the Rough Fire was the largest active wildfire in California.
Atmosphere Land Fires
A wildfire burning in Los Padres National Park charred more than 500 acres—including the home of Big Sur’s fire chief.
Temperature, humidity, and winds contributed to the rapid spread of fire in Lake County, about 100 miles northwest of Sacramento.
Image of the Day Land Fires Human Presence Remote Sensing
A wildfire burning in San Bernardino National Forest spread rapidly due to hot temperatures and dry winds.
A wildfire burned near Banning, California, on May 1, 2013.
A fire began burning in Bridger-Teton National Park on June 24, 2012.
Image of the Day Land Fires
A wildfire burning in the San Bernardino National Forest spread rapidly due to hot temperatures and dry winds.
Atmosphere Fires
Intense wildfires burned near Santa Fe, New Mexico, on June 11, 2013.