The fast-moving King fire burned in Eldorado National Forest in September 2014.
Land Fires
A wildfire burned in steep terrain north of Los Angeles near Palmdale on May 31, 2013.
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
A wildfire burning in Los Padres National Park charred more than 500 acres—including the home of Big Sur’s fire chief.
This false-color image illustrates the extent of the Station Fire in southern California.
Fires
In early September 2015, the Rough Fire was the largest active wildfire in California.
Atmosphere Land Fires
This image from June 9, 2011, shows Arizona’s Wallow Fire in the White Mountains near the border with New Mexico.
The Thomas fire has set new records while ravaging several communities.
Image of the Day Land Fires Human Presence Remote Sensing
On September 10, 2013, a wildfire burned east of San Fransisco.
On May 2, 2013, the MODIS instrument on the Terra satellite captured this image of wildfire burning near Los Angeles, California.
Image of the Day Heat Fires