Wildfire News and Information

• Current Arizona Restrictions and Closures Information
• Southwest Fire Situation Report
• National Fire Situation Report 
• National Interagency Fire Center
• National Fire Maps

 Wildland Fire Data in Google Earth

• Wildland Fre Data in Google Earth
• Wildfire Perimeter Maps from GeoMAC
• National Infrared Operations
• Wildland Fire Related KMZ/KML Links

Arizona Fire Ecology

• What do I need to know about living with wildfire in Arizona? 
• What is the natural role of fire in Arizona? 
• What are the major fuel types in Arizona? 
• Why is buffelgrass a threat to Southern Arizona? 
•  Living with Wildfire in Arizona - Introduction 

  “Living with Wildfire in Arizona” is an Arizona Firewise video production that will help you better understand the behavior and dangers of wildfire in your area.

  Living with Wildfire in Arizona – Mixed Conifer

  Living with Wildfire in Arizona – Grassland & Desert Shrub

  Living with Wildfire in Arizona – Ponderosa Pine Forest
  
  Living with Wildfire in Arizona – Pinyon-Juniper & Oak Woodlands
  
  Living with Wildfire in Arizona – Chaparral
  
  Living with Wildfire in Arizona – Riparian 

 

Wildland Fire

• Report a wildland fire
• What is a wildfire? 
• What is a prescribed fire? 
• How can I become a firefighter?  
• Where can I find a glossary of wildland fire terminology? 
• What do the different fire danger levels mean?
• Where can I find historical fire statistics for the Southwest?
• What are some of the most memorable wildland fires nationally?
• Impact of Wildfire on Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation

Firewise Resources:

• Arizona Firewise Communities is a product of the Arizona Interagency Coordinating Group (AICG), a partnership of federal and state organizations in Arizona, in affiliation with the national Firewise Communities/USA program.

• More Arizona Firewise Resources
• Home Fire Safety Information from Firewise
• Firewise You Can Use
• Wildfire: Preventing Home Ignitions (video)
• Living with Wildfire: Homeowners' Firewise Guide for Arizona

• Seven things you can do to help protect your home from wildfire: It’s your responsibility!

  Smoke and Air Quality

• Where are the health effects of wildland fire smoke?  More Info
• How can I protect my family from the health effects of smoke?
• ADEQ: Smoke and Your Health Brochure
• NOAA Hazard Mapping System Smoke & Fire Product
• Smoke Outlook for the Southwest
• Map of Projected Air Quality Impacts in the Southwest
• Smoke Monitoring Report for the Southwest

 Before a Wildfire

• What do I need to do during a wildfire? 
• What should I do if I have to evacuate? 

 After a Wildfire

• What is Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER)?
• What do I need to do after a wildfire? 
• What do I need to know about recovering from wildfire? 
• Where can I find wildfire insurance resources? 
• • Insurance tips for the displaced
  • Making Repairs After a Disaster
  • Is My Fire Loss Covered by Insurance?
  • List of Homeowner Insurance Company Claim Phone Numbers
  • Arizona Department of Insurance  outside Phoenix are (800) 325-2548 or (800) 544-9208.
• Where can I find resources for helping my family recover from wildfire? 
• Where can I find information on soil erosion control after a wildfire? 
• What if I have a private well? 
• Food Inspection and Safety
• NRCS: Arizona Wildfire Recovery Tips
• ADWR: Flood Warning and Management Program
• Wildfire and Flood Risk (Brochure)
   

Fire Prevention and Education Topics

Resources for the Media:

• Interagency Media Guidelines for Wildland Fires
• Historical fire statistics for the Southwest 
• National Wildland Fire Statistics
• Producer’s Guide: Featuring Wildland Fire on Television and Film
• Reports and Investigations
• CDC Wildfire PSAs
• NWCG Fire Safety and Prevention PSAs
• Firewise PSAs

• Arizona State Forestry Division
• California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
• New Mexico State Forestry Fire Page
• Utah DNR, Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands
• Nevada Division of Forestry, fire information
• Colorado State Forest Service