Information
Below are some additional resource links for information on current wildfires and conditions in the southwestern region and nationally.
Fire Resources
Site | Description |
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InciWeb | Prescribed fire, wildfires and evacuations |
Ready! Set! Go! | The Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) program helps residents be prepared when fire threatens and if evacuations are required. |
Site | Description |
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InciWeb | Prescribed fire, wildfires, closures and restrictions |
Southwest Area Fire Restrictions Map | This website provides information about fire restrictions that are currently in effect in the Southwestern United States. |
New Mexico Fire Information | Wildfire situation and fire restrictions in New Mexico. |
Southwest Coordination Center (SWCC) | Located in Albuquerque, NM, and is the interagency focal point for coordinating resources. Weekly outlook reports. |
National Interagency Fire Center | Nationwide clearinghouse for information on current wildland fire status and national situation reports. |
Site | Description |
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National Interagency Coordination Center | National 7-Day Significant Fire Potential map for the Southwest. |
National Weather Service (NOAA) | Weather, fire, drought and precipitation outlooks. |
Southwest Coordination Center (SWCC) | Current weather conditions, including zone maps, wind, drought and smoke monitoring reports |
FIRMS | The Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) distributes Near Real-Time (NRT) active fire data (map). |
Site | Description |
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AirNow | What is the Air Quality Index by you? Enter your zip code. |
Smoke and Fire Map | Smoke and fire map provides information on air quality and if outdoor activity should be limited or avoided. |
Be Smoke Ready | Take steps to prepare for the fire season. Know your risks and plan ahead. |
AirNow - Alerts | Sign up for EnviroFlash to get alerts when the air quality changes. |
Smoke and Your Health | New Mexico Environmental Public Tracking websites has smoke information tips to help you during the fire season. |
How Smoke from Fires can Affect Your Health | Information for people at greater risk and how to reduce exposure. |
Site | Description |
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Firewise Communities | The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides information about steps you can take to help protect your home and neighborhood from wildfire. |
Living with Fire Guide | This guide (English and Spanish) provides recommendations to prepare for wildfire and reduce wildfire threats to homes and communities. |