LibGuides: Fire Season in the Northwest: Home

About This Guide

Recent summers in the Northwest have been hot, dry, and smoky. This guide suggests public information sources for tracking fire and air conditions in the region, as well as library resources for more dedicated research.

Public Information Sources

InciWeb
This government site maps and tracks wildfires, including "prescribed" burns, as they emerge throughout the country. It shows the user affected acreage and containment status for each incident.
AirNow
An EPA site, AirNow tracks air quality throughout the country.
AirNow: Fires: Current Conditions
A combined fire and air quality map from the above site.
National Interagency Fire Center
Another government information site, which includes information on fire safety and training to be a wildland firefighter.
Washington State DNR Wildfire
The state Department of Natural Resources' Twitter feed on fire conditions.
Forest Service NW
The Forest Service's Northwest division Twitter feed.
Wildfire Smoke and Face Masks
From the Washington State Department of Health
Information on Wildfires
From the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Hazard Mapping System Fire and Smoke Product
From the NOAA Office of Satellite and Product Operations
Fire History
From the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information

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