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Real-time wildfire updates for Texas, USA

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

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Texas Forest Fires Map
Visualize fires in real-time with Ambee’s forest fire map for Texas
Texas's forest area coverage
Texas has a forest area coverage of 11% which means that approximately 62.4 million acres of Texas land is covered in forests. The majority of these forests are located in the eastern part of the state, in the East Texas Piney Woods region. The forests in this region are home to a variety of trees, including loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, and red oak. The forests in Texas are also facing a number of challenges, the most significant challenge being climate change. Climate change is causing the forests to become more susceptible to pests and diseases, and it is also causing the forests to become more prone to wildfires.
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Active Fires in Texas
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Forest fire history in Texas
Texas has a history of forest fires, particularly in its eastern and central regions where forests are more prevalent. These fires are often influenced by weather conditions, including drought, high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds.

In recent years, Texas has experienced several notable forest fires. One significant event was the Bastrop County Complex Fire in 2011, which burned over 34,000 acres of forestland and destroyed numerous homes and structures. It was one of the most destructive wildfires in Texas history.

In 2015, the Lost Pines fire burned 41,000 acres, destroying homes, wildlife, and the ecosystem.
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Parameters that matter for Texas 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.
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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 wildfire on Texas 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 Texas wildfire map?

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

How does Ambee's Texas wildfire map work?

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

Where does Ambee get the data for the Texas wildfire map?

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

How often is the Texas wildfire map updated?

The wildfire map is updated hourly.

What information does the Texas wildfire map provide?

The Texas wildfire map provides information on the location, intensity, size, and potential risks of fires, as well as FRP and FWI.