firexplorer
/fir • iks • plor • er/
Origin
Where It Started
On September 5, 2024, the Line Fire sparked in Highland, CA, less than a minute from my home. It burned over 43,000 acres and left my community with one question: how exposed are we?
That question became this app.
Live Interface
Real-time Perimeter Data
Capability
What It Does
Firexplorer lets you search any California city and instantly see 25 years of nearby wildfire activity.
- Adjust proximity radius for localized risk assessment.
- Explore granular fire details and historical impact.
- Pan the map to watch data update in real time.
- Display risk score based on fire count, cumulative acreage, recency, and largest fire size.