Wildfire
Note: To report a wildfire, call 911 immediately.
Current conditions:
Live Wildfire Interactive Map – Get real-time mapped data including current wildfires, red flag warnings, drought intensity and wind speeds. This ArcGIS (geographic information system) software application is published by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. View the current wildfire map here.
Hawaiʻi Drought Monitor – Weekly updates provide awareness of drought conditions that can be conducive to wildfire ignition. The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources presents information gathered from the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Click here for the Hawaiʻi Drought Monitor.
Understanding alerts and warnings:
Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches – The National Weather Service’s Honolulu Office issues alerts when weather conditions favor wildfire ignition – such as drought, high temperatures, low humidity and high winds. Visit the National Weather Service Honolulu Forecast Office webpage here.
Prepare for wildfires:
How You Can Help: Wildfire Prevention at Home – The Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization has extensive resources for local strategies of wildfire prevention that are specific to Hawaiʻi’s unique ecosystem. Click here to download “Ready, Set, Go! Your Personal Wildland Fire Action Guide”. This useful resource has information on things Hawaiʻi residents can do to make their homes and land more resistant to wildfires.
National Fire Protection Association – Founded in 1896, this non-profit is a leader in information and resources for fire hazards, including wildfires. Click here to visit the NFPA’s Wildfire Division, which offers home wildfire preparation resources, the Firewise Communities program, articles and blogs, videos, a podcast, trainings and certifications.
Visit HIEMA’s partners for wildfire information:
– Division of Forestry and Wildlife – Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources
– Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization