NASA FIRMS Active Fires data for AI agents
Satellite thermal-anomaly detections from a self-hosted D1 mirror with an authenticated NASA live fallback. Where the upstream source provides it, the response includes a timestamp or freshness note.
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How to connect
These NASA FIRMS Active Fires tools use the same LiveDataLink endpoint as the rest of the catalog. Add it to an MCP client that supports Streamable HTTP and include your bearer key. Each source has its own coverage, update schedule, and credential requirements; those limits are listed in the catalog and response notes.
{
"mcpServers": {
"livedatalink": {
"url": "https://livedatalink.ai/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
}
}
}Once connected, call any tool below. The free tier covers 1,000 queries each month across the 349-tool catalog, with no credit card.
NASA FIRMS Active Fires tools (1)
| nasa_firms_search_fires | Search NASA FIRMS satellite active-fire/hotspot detections inside a bounded latitude/longitude box. Uses LiveDataLink's D1 mirror by default when configured, or the NASA Area API when live mode is requested. Results include acquisition time, satellite/sensor, confidence, fire radiative power, brightness, and day/night flag. Supports limit/offset pagination. A hotspot is a satellite thermal anomaly, not confirmation of a wildfire; verify consequential decisions with incident authorities and NASA FIRMS. The interactive bounding box is limited to 60 degrees wide by 30 degrees high; split larger regions into multiple calls. |
Common queries this domain answers: wildfire · fire · hotspot · firms · nasa · viirs · modis · thermal anomaly · frp · satellite.
Why LiveDataLink for NASA FIRMS Active Fires
- One key, 75 domains. These tools sit alongside FMCSA carrier safety, sanctions screening, SEC filings, courts, Census, and FRED through the same endpoint. Source coverage and credentials vary by tool.
- Check source terms. Sourced from NASA Fire Information for Resource Management System; review its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results.
- For agent workflows. Read-only annotated MCP tools over Streamable HTTP with Bearer auth. Use them with clients that support this transport, including compatible Claude, Cursor, and n8n setups.
FAQ
- What can I look up in NASA FIRMS Active Fires?
- Satellite thermal-anomaly detections from a self-hosted D1 mirror with an authenticated NASA live fallback. The catalog has 1 tool, including nasa_firms_search_fires. They are available over the Model Context Protocol at https://livedatalink.ai/mcp. Coverage and update timing come from NASA Fire Information for Resource Management System.
- How do I connect these tools?
- Add https://livedatalink.ai/mcp as a Streamable HTTP MCP server in Claude, Cursor, n8n, or another compatible client, then send an "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" header. A free key includes 1,000 queries/month with no card at https://livedatalink.ai/signup/free. The same key works across domains, although some upstream sources have their own credentials or limits.
- Can I reuse the results in my product?
- That depends on NASA Fire Information for Resource Management System's terms. Check its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results to customers. LiveDataLink's free tier includes 1,000 queries/month, and paid plans start at $10/month.