The eastern part of the fire was active overnight, expanding the burned area to 76,000 acres.
Published Oct 30, 2019
An expansive, destructive wildfire north of Los Angeles is visible from space by day and night.
Published Jun 28, 2016
This image from June 9, 2011, shows Arizona’s Wallow Fire in the White Mountains near the border with New Mexico.
Published Jun 10, 2011
The Thomas fire has set new records while ravaging several communities.
Published Dec 24, 2017
A wildfire in Fresno County, California has burned more than 28,000 acres.
Published Jul 20, 2020
The VIIRS instrument on the Suomi NPP satellite tracked the growth of the fire between August 20 and September 4.
Published Sep 8, 2013
The fast-moving King fire burned in Eldorado National Forest in September 2014.
Published Sep 18, 2014
Wildfire struck rugged woodlands near Yosemite, causing sporadic evacuations of nearby towns and spreading smoke as far as Idaho.
Published Jul 22, 2017
This false-color image illustrates the extent of the Station Fire in southern California.
Published Sep 15, 2009
As smoke streamed toward San Francisco, more than 1,000 fire personnel were at the scene fighting the blaze.
Published Jul 4, 2018Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Fires Human Presence Remote Sensing
The blaze is the largest in Arizona this year and the largest in the United States right now.
Published Jun 16, 2020Image of the Day Heat Land Fires Human Presence Remote Sensing
The fast-moving Delta Fire is one of several that have cast a pall of smoke over the region this summer.
Published Sep 7, 2018
Dry, windy weather intensified the blaze near San Bernardino.
Published Aug 17, 2016
A wildfire burning in Los Padres National Park charred more than 500 acres—including the home of Big Sur’s fire chief.
Published Dec 17, 2013
Temperature, humidity, and winds contributed to the rapid spread of fire in Lake County, about 100 miles northwest of Sacramento.
Published Jun 27, 2018
In early September 2015, the Rough Fire was the largest active wildfire in California.
Published Sep 8, 2015
