A wildfire is an uncontrolled, non-structure fire that occurs in the wilderness, wildland, or bush.
Recommended Resources
Geospatial Multi-Agency Coordination Group
GeoMAC Wildland Fire Support is an internet-based mapping tool designed to allow fire managers, and others, to access online maps of current fire locations and perimeters within the United States, excepting Hawaii, using a standard web browser. Available to the public, a user guide is presented.
http://www.geomac.gov/
Intended primarily for children, a history of the Smokey Bear program is featured, along with information about wildfires, the people who fight them, and how they might be prevented. One section of the site includes games, stories and entertaining features for the children.
http://www.smokeybear.com/
Maintained by the United Nations Environment Programme, major active wildfires throughout the world may be located via an interactive map, offering real-time information on current fires status and early warnings.
http://www.grid.unep.ch/activities/earlywarning/fires/
