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Fires Near Me — Live Wildfire Map & Active Fire Tracker

EmberWatch — Free Live Wildfire Map by Prodigy Wildfire Solutions

Looking for fires near me? EmberWatch shows active wildfires and bushfires near your location right now. Track fires near me in real time across the United States, Canada, and Australia. EmberWatch aggregates data from 10+ official government fire agencies including NIFC, CWFIS, BCWS, NSW RFS, and VIC Emergency, updated every 5 minutes.

Is there a fire near me? Use the interactive map above to find nearby fires, check fire evacuation areas, and monitor wildfire smoke conditions. Get real-time wildfire alerts and fire activity updates for your area.

Currently tracking 442 active fires: 255 in the USA, 101 in Canada, and 80 in Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EmberWatch?

EmberWatch is a free live wildfire tracking map by Prodigy Wildfire Solutions. It displays active fires across the USA, Canada, and Australia using data from 10+ government fire agencies updated every 5 minutes.

How do I find fires near me?

Open EmberWatch and use the "Locate Me" button to centre the map on your current location. All active fires within your area will be displayed with real-time data. You can also search for any address or city name to check fire activity near a specific location.

Is there a fire near me right now?

EmberWatch shows all currently active wildfires and bushfires in real time. Use the map to check fires near your location — data updates every 5 minutes from 10+ official government fire agencies including NIFC, CAL FIRE, BC Wildfire Service, and NSW RFS.

How often is the fire map updated?

Fire data is refreshed every 5 minutes from official government sources including NIFC (USA), CWFIS and BCWS (Canada), and NSW RFS, VIC Emergency, and other state agencies (Australia).

Is EmberWatch free to use?

Yes, EmberWatch is completely free. No account or login required. Use the "Locate Me" button to find active fires near your location.

What fire data sources does EmberWatch use?

EmberWatch aggregates data from NIFC WFIGS (USA), Canadian Wildland Fire Information System, BC Wildfire Service, NSW Rural Fire Service, Victoria Emergency, Queensland QFES, SA CFS, NT PFES, WA DFES, and Tasmania TFS.

Can I check if my property is at risk from wildfire?

Yes. Click any fire on the map to see details, then use the "Check Your Property Risk" button for a free AI-powered wildfire risk assessment of your specific address. The assessment includes a risk score (1-10), nearby fire history, and protection recommendations.

How does EmberWatch compare to other wildfire trackers?

EmberWatch is the only fire map that combines real-time fire tracking from 10+ government agencies across three countries (USA, Canada, Australia) with a free property risk assessment tool. Unlike generic fire maps, EmberWatch connects fire awareness to actionable wildfire protection solutions.

For comprehensive wildfire protection, Prodigy Wildfire Solutions offers engineered exterior sprinkler systems for homes and businesses. Get a free wildfire risk assessment at prodigywildfire.com/Assessment.

Download the Prodigy Wildfire App

Get real-time wildfire alerts, property monitoring, and SmartCycle sprinkler control on your phone. Available on the App Store and Google Play. Protect your home with the Prodigy Wildfire app.

About Prodigy Wildfire Solutions

Prodigy Wildfire Solutions designs and installs permanent exterior wildfire sprinkler systems for homes and businesses across the USA, Canada, and Australia. Our engineered systems protect properties from ember attack, radiant heat, and direct flame contact. Contact us at prodigywildfire.com for a free consultation.

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Prodigy Wildfire Solutions — Wildfire Protection Systems for Homes & Businesses

Exterior Wildfire Sprinkler Systems | Ember Attack Defence | USA, Canada & Australia

Prodigy Wildfire Solutions designs and installs permanent exterior wildfire sprinkler systems that create a protective humidity bubble around homes and businesses. Our engineered wildfire defence systems protect against ember attack, radiant heat, and direct flame contact. Serving the USA, Canada, and Australia with NFPA, FireSmart, and BAL-compliant wildfire protection.

Wildfire Protection for Homes

Protect your home from wildfire with a permanent exterior sprinkler system. Residential wildfire protection starts at $15,000 USD. Installation completes in one day. Remote app activation from anywhere in the world. Defend against ember attack — the cause of 90% of wildfire home losses.

Commercial Wildfire Protection

Prodigy commercial wildfire sprinkler systems protect resorts, tourism infrastructure, utilities, wineries, and business properties. Scalable from single buildings to multi-structure campuses. Notable installations include the Banff Gondola and Golden Skybridge. Systems from $25,000 to $1.2M+.

Free Wildfire Risk Assessment

Get your free AI-powered wildfire risk assessment in 2 minutes. Enter your property address and receive a personalised risk score, nearby fire history, key risk factors, and tailored protection recommendations. Available for properties in the USA, Canada, and Australia.

How Wildfire Sprinkler Systems Work

Prodigy exterior wildfire sprinkler systems use roof-mounted nozzles to create a 360-degree humidity bubble around structures. The system includes ember detection sensors, remote smartphone activation, and programmable cycle times. Water saturates the building envelope — roof, walls, eaves, and surrounding vegetation — preventing ember ignition and reducing radiant heat absorption.

Wildfire Protection by Region

California wildfire protection and sprinkler systems. Colorado wildfire defence. Oregon and Washington fire protection. British Columbia wildfire sprinklers — FireSmart compliant. Alberta wildfire defence. Ontario fire protection systems. Australian bushfire protection — BAL-rated sprinkler systems for NSW, Victoria, and Queensland.

Ember Attack Prevention

Ember attack is the number one cause of home destruction during wildfires. Embers can travel over 20 kilometres ahead of the fire front at temperatures of 1,200°C. Up to 90% of homes lost in wildfires are destroyed by ember attack, not direct flames. Prodigy exterior sprinkler systems neutralise embers on contact.

Wildfire Insurance & Property Value

A permanent wildfire sprinkler system can help maintain property insurance coverage in fire-prone areas where insurers are withdrawing. Many insurers offer premium discounts for properties with permanent wildfire protection. Systems increase property value and transfer to new owners at point of sale.