Fire is one of the four classical elements and has been used by humans in rituals, in agriculture for clearing land, for cooking, generating heat and light, for signaling, propulsion purposes, …

4 days ago · Paterson Fire officials say the victims in the Emerson Avenue fire had no escape route when flames blocked the only staircase from their second-floor apartment.

Nov 1, 2025 · Five people, including three children, were killed in a fire that broke out in Paterson late Friday night, Oct. 31, the city fire chief said.

Jan 7, 2025 · PASSAIC, New Jersey (WABC) -- More than a dozen residents were displaced after a fire tore through a two-family home in Passaic, New Jersey on Tuesday. Passaic Mayor …

Explore Wildland Fire Maps This page is your gateway to real-time and historical maps that tell the story of wildland fire across the country. Whether you want to check today’s fire activity, …

5 days ago · The five family members killed in a late-night house fire in Paterson, N.J., on Halloween were relatives of a state assemblyman, the politician confirmed over the weekend.

Track wildfires & smoke across the US. Monitor fire spread, intensity, and lightning strikes. Stay informed with real-time updates on Map of Fire.

Oct 24, 2025 · Fire, rapid burning of combustible material with the evolution of heat and usually accompanied by flame. It is one of the human race’s essential tools, control of which helped …

An interactive map shows active fires in the United States, including California, Oregon and Washington, as well as Canada.

It provides a public resource of information to best prepare and manage wildfire season. Developed in a joint partnership between the EPA and USFS.