Real-time wildfire updates for Washington, USA

Get a complete picture of forest fire in Washington at a glance and make informed decisions to stay ahead of fire-related disasters.

Wildfire API
Washington Forest Fire Map
Real-time wildfire visualization with Ambee’s forest fire map for Washington
Washington's forest area coverage
Washington state has a forest area coverage of 52.74%, which is the 25th highest in the United States. This means that over half of the state's land is covered in forests. The majority of these forests are located west of the Cascade Mountain Range, which runs through the center of the state. The forests in this region are home to a variety of trees, including Douglas fir, western hemlock, and western red cedar. Washington's forests are a vital part of the state's economy, environment, and culture.
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Forest fire history in Washington
Washington has a long history of wildfires. The first recorded Washington wildfires was in 1846, and since then, there have been over 10,000 wildfires that have burned over 10 million acres of land.

In recent years, the number and size of wildfires in Washington have been increasing. The 2020 Cold Springs Fire burned over 127,000 acres of land in north-central Washington.

The wildfire problem in Washington is likely to continue to grow in the years to come. This is due to the fact that climate change is expected to continue to cause hotter, drier weather, which will make forests more susceptible to fire.

Parameters that matter for Washington active fire maps

To help monitor and mitigate the risks posed by wildfires, Ambee’s wildfire maps for California provide users with critical information on the location, intensity, and size, among other parameters. Here’s the list.
Parameters
What it means
lat
Latitude of the place to search
lng
Longitude of the place to search
FRP
Fire radiative power is the energy/intensity emitted by the actively burning fire
FWI
Fire weather index indicates potential fire intensity due to weather conditions, fuel type and soil moisture combined.
cause
Cause of the fire [Optional]
size
Size of the fire [Optional]
burnedArea
Total burned area in acres since the fire started [Optional]
createdAt
The time when the fire was ignited
status
The risk level of fire - Extreme Danger, Very High Danger, High Danger, Moderate Danger, Low Danger, and Very Low Danger.
risk
The risk level of fire - Extreme Danger, Very High Danger, High Danger, Moderate Danger, Low Danger, and Very Low Danger.
type
Type of fire - Reported Fire or Detected Fire
fuelType
The type of fuel that ignited the fire [Optional]
percentageContained
The amount of fire contained in percentage [Optional]
confidence
Provides a confidence levels that the fire detected was an actual fire and not surface reflectance
Low - Low confidence daytime fires that are typically associated with areas of sun glint or water events, and lower relative temperature anomaly less than (15K). These occurrences are predominantly linked to spurious detections although some verifiable fires may be mixed in.

Nominal - Nominal confidence fires are those that are free of potential sun glint contamination during the day, and marked by strong more than 15K temperature anomaly in either day or nighttime data.

High - High confidence fires are associated with day or nighttime saturated events, including nominal saturation. [Optional]
timeFlag
Time of fire occurrence - Day or Night [Optional]
sourceType
Type of satellite we are referring to - modis or viirs [Optional]
detectionTime
Time of event detection [Optional]
ros
rate of spread (ROS) - The rate at which the fire is spreading or getting contained in meters/min [Optional]

Accurate forest fire information at your fingertips

Ambee’s forest fire API provides users with critical information on the location, intensity, size, and potential risks of fires, as well as comprehensive air quality data that can help detect lingering effects such as pockets of toxic air pollution. Forest Fire API is an essential tool for anyone seeking to stay informed and take proactive measures to protect life and property.

The impact of forest fires on Washington air quality

Forest fires have a significant impact on the Air Quality Index (AQI). Forest fires release large amounts of particulate matter into the air, which can have harmful effects on human health. Forest fires also produce carbon monoxide, which is harmful when inhaled in high concentrations. Forest fires can also release other pollutants, such as sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), depending on the composition of the vegetation being burned. These pollutants can further deteriorate air quality and contribute to an increased AQI.
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Frequently asked questions

What is Ambee's Washington wildfire map?

Ambee’s Washington wildfire map provides a comprehensive view of forest fires in Washington at a glance. You can easily check the current wildfire status around Washington using this map.

How does Ambee's Washington wildfire map work?

Ambee’s Washington wildfire map utilizes real-time wildfire data and plots it for a global audience to access through an interactive map. This helps customers understand Washington’s wildfires and make informed decisions on the go.

Where does Ambee source the data for the Washington wildfire map?

Washington wildfire map sources data from Ambee’s wildfire API. The API aggregates information from satellite sources, on-ground sensors, and station data to provide the most accurate results.

How often is the Washington wildfire map updated?

The wildfire map is updated hourly.

What information does the Washington wildfire map provide?

Washington wildfire map provides information on the location, intensity, size, potential risks of fires, and information on FRP and FWI.