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Fire is one of the four classical elements and has been used by humans in rituals, in agriculture for clearing land, for cooking, generating heat and light, for signaling, propulsion purposes, smelting, …

View the latest fires from the last 48 hours on an interactive map, displaying the brightness and the event time. The information is provided by the NASA FIRMS - Active Fire Data.

Sep 3, 2025 · A house fire on Buckingham Street in Newark sent two people to the hospital. Firefighters responded with 54 personnel. The cause is still unknown.

Aug 23, 2025 · Four people were injured in a house fire Saturday morning on Tuscarawas Street, with victims taken to Licking Memorial Hospital.

3 days ago · 30 fire trucks battle freezing blaze at Jefferson County lumber yard Emergency crews from four counties fought overnight to contain the massive blaze that destroyed the Palmyra facility ...

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Dec 19, 2025 · Fire, rapid burning of combustible material with the evolution of heat and usually accompanied by flame. It is one of humanity’s essential tools, control of which helped start it on the …

2 days ago · Fire data is available for download or can be viewed through a map interface. Users can subscribe to email alerts bases on their area of interest.