Map a wildfire's spread over time with Claude
Claude's official account picked six projects from recent weeks that caught its attention. The first is a wildfire analysis prototype built with Opus 5.5 that maps a fire's spread over time and tracks hot spots. The post had more than 26,000 likes.
Why it matters
Turning public fire and satellite data into a live, readable map is the kind of project that used to need a GIS team.
Who it's for
Data journalists, emergency-planning teams, students and civic hackers.
How to try it
- Download a public fire-detection dataset (for example NASA FIRMS) for one fire and date range.
- Ask Claude: "Build an interactive map showing this fire's spread day by day, with hot spots highlighted and a time slider."
- Check the dates and locations against official incident reports before you share it.
Plan & availability: Claude with Opus 5.5 on paid Claude plans; public fire data is free from sources like NASA FIRMS.
Source: @claudeai on X ↗
Written by AgentStackList from the original post. Checked Oct 17, 2026. Features, plans and availability can change, so confirm on the source before you rely on it.
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