What it provides
NASA FIRMS, part of NASA's LANCE program, distributes satellite-derived active fire/hotspot data.
NASA FIRMS
NASA FIRMS, part of NASA's LANCE program, distributes satellite-derived active fire/hotspot data.
Data and operations
It provides a global fire map, downloadable active-fire data, alerts, archive downloads and web services derived from MODIS and VIIRS instruments.
Endpoints and products
Named delivery formats/services include SHP, KML, TXT and WMS, plus FIRMS web services and archive downloads.
Coverage and access
Global coverage includes Thailand. Users can spatially subset Thailand from the global detections.
Access and terms
Public browsing/downloads exist. Some programmatic services, including certain map/API products, use NASA FIRMS/Earthdata access mechanisms; product-specific terms apply.
Updates
FIRMS states global near-real-time active fire data are generally available within three hours of satellite observation.
Limits
Satellite hotspot detections are not a complete ground fire census: observations depend on satellite overpass, cloud/smoke, sensor resolution and detection algorithms.
Research checked 2026-09-02. Access conditions and product details may have changed; consult the provider before integrating.
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