The fast-moving King fire burned in Eldorado National Forest in September 2014.
Land Fires
A wildfire burning in Los Padres National Park charred more than 500 acres—including the home of Big Sur’s fire chief.
On September 10, 2013, a wildfire burned east of San Fransisco.
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
The blaze is the largest in Arizona this year and the largest in the United States right now.
Image of the Day Heat Land Fires Human Presence Remote Sensing
This image from June 9, 2011, shows Arizona’s Wallow Fire in the White Mountains near the border with New Mexico.
Atmosphere Land Fires
In early September 2015, the Rough Fire was the largest active wildfire in California.
Fires
A wildfire in Fresno County, California has burned more than 28,000 acres.
On July 18, 2013, a fierce wildfire threatened Palm Springs, California.
The eastern part of the fire was active overnight, expanding the burned area to 76,000 acres.
Land Fires Remote Sensing
The VIIRS instrument on the Suomi NPP satellite tracked the growth of the fire between August 20 and September 4.
Image of the Day Land Fires