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Wildfire/Emergency Response Situation Report
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See the North Carolina Wildfire Public Viewer for current information on North Carolina’s reported and active wildfires.See all fires that have been contolled since January 1, 2024. The map displays all fires that have been entered into the N.C. Forest Service fire record system.
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Current Wildfire Information
The North Carolina Forest Service tracks daily fire activity using a database known as the "Signal 14". The data from the Signal 14 is a rapid approximation of wildfire occurrence. It's not an exact count. This information does not include uncontained fires or fires that occur on federal property. The information below comes from Signal 14 reports.Period | # Fires | # Acres |
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Additional data: Daily Fire Occurrence Summary (PDF) |
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