Fire Watcher is an interactive map that shows active wildfires and smoke tracking for South Georgia in real time. You can look up your ZIP code to see the current fire-risk status for your area, get alerts about nearby fires, and watch how smoke spreads across the region. It's designed to help you stay informed about wildfire activity and prepare ahead of time.
The map updates live as new fire data comes in, so you can check on conditions whenever you need to. Whether you're monitoring a fire near your home, planning outdoor activities, or just staying aware of regional fire risk, the map gives you the current picture at a glance.
Start by looking at the map and exploring the active fire locations in South Georgia. You can zoom in and out to see your area more closely. Enter your ZIP code in the lookup tool to see the fire-risk status where you live. The map will show you any active fires nearby and alert details. If you see smoke or spot an uncontrolled fire, call 911 right away.
Fire Watcher pulls active fire and smoke data from a live backend that updates continuously. This keeps the map current so you're always seeing the most recent fire activity and status information for the region.
How often does the map update?
Fire Watcher updates in real time as new fire data comes in, so the map reflects current conditions throughout South Georgia.
What if I see smoke that isn't on the map?
If you spot smoke or an uncontrolled fire, don't wait for the map—call 911 immediately. Newer fires may not appear right away.
Can I use this to understand burn rules?
Fire Watcher shows active wildfires and smoke, but for controlled burns and burn-permit rules in your area, see the burn permit guide.
If storms or outages are also affecting your area, check storm alerts and outage status for a complete picture.