Real-time wildfire updates for Colorado, USA

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

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Colorado Forest Fire Map
Ambee’s forest fire map for Colorado: Visualize fires in real-time
Colorado's forest area coverage
Forests and woodlands cover approximately 24 million acres in Colorado, or 34.42% of the state's land area. This makes Colorado the 10th most forested state in the United States. The majority of Colorado's forests are coniferous, with the most common tree species being ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, and Engelmann spruce.

Colorado's forests are facing a number of challenges, including climate change, wildfires, and invasive species. Climate change is causing the forests to warm and dry, which is making them more susceptible to wildfires. Wildfires have become more frequent and severe in Colorado in recent years, and they have caused significant damage to forests and property.
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Forest fire history in Colorado
Forest fires have been a part of Colorado's history for centuries. The largest wildfire in Colorado history was the Hayman Fire, which burned 240,000 acres in 2002. The Hayman Fire was caused by a campfire that was left unattended. Other large wildfires in Colorado history include the Fourmile Fire (2012), the Waldo Canyon Fire (2012), and the Cameron Peak Fire (2020).

There are a number of factors that contribute to wildfires in Colorado. These factors include drought, wind, lightning, and human activity. Wildfires are a natural part of Colorado's ecosystem. However, human activity has increased the risk of wildfires in Colorado.
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Parameters that matter for fire map for Colorado

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.
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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.
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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.
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The impact of forest fires on Colorado 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 Colorado wildfire map?

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

How does Ambee's Colorado wildfire map work?

Ambee’s Colorado wildfire map utilizes real-time wildfire data and presents it in an interactive format for a global audience. This helps customers understand Colorado’s wildfires and make informed decisions on the go.

Where does Ambee obtain the data for the Colorado wildfire map?

Colorado 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 frequently is the Colorado wildfire map updated?

The wildfire map is updated hourly.

What kind of information does the Colorado wildfire map provide?

Colorado wildfire map provides information on the location, intensity, size, and potential risks of fires, along with details on FRP and FWI.