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Wildfire

Wildfires destroy habitat, communities, homes and lives. Find out what you can do to prevent and control it. This section includes tools and grant opportunities for local fire departments and tips for landowners.

Fire Department Assistance Programs

The Volunteer Fire Assistance and Federal Excess Property programs help rural fire departments improve fire-protection efforts at the local level. More

Missouri Fire Statistics

This page includes Missouri fire statistics for the last calendar year. More

Wildfire Prevention

Learn to prevent wildfires, protect your home from them and report forest arson. More

MDC Applications

  • Fire Reporting Application

    Fire departments are required to use the Fire Reporting Application to report records of their fire suppression activities. This information helps MDC maintain support for fire-suppression activities statewide. Anyone may search the data on past wildfires.

External Links

  • NOAA Fire Weather Map

    Find active wild or prescribed fires in your area and view fire weather information and forecasts. Please contact your local MDC Forester before attempting any prescribed fire.

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