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Wildfires near Clay, Alabama

Clay is a county in Alabama, United States — southern pine forest, palmetto flatwoods, hardwood bottomland and coastal marsh. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Clay. Fires across Alabama can occur year-round in this fire-adapted landscape, peaking from late winter into spring; this is also the region where prescribed burning is most widely used.

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Conditions shown are for Alabama.

Current fires in Clay

No significant fires are currently detected in Clay.

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Wildfire season in Clay

Fires across Alabama, which Clay belongs to, can occur year-round in this fire-adapted landscape, peaking from late winter into spring; this is also the region where prescribed burning is most widely used. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Alabama has been October. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.

What the Clay fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Clay itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Clay is one of 68 counties in Alabama. It lies about 134 mi N of the centre of Alabama. Detections come from NASA satellites and are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 911).

Frequently asked questions

Are there wildfires in Clay right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Clay. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Clay?
Fires across Alabama, which Clay belongs to, can occur year-round in this fire-adapted landscape, peaking from late winter into spring; this is also the region where prescribed burning is most widely used.
Where in Alabama is Clay?
Clay lies about 134 mi N of the centre of Alabama.
What area does the Clay map cover?
It covers Clay inside Alabama. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Clay fire map official?
No. It republishes public satellite and official data and is not an emergency-warning service. In an emergency call 911.

⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS, augmented with official NIFC / WFIGS incidents where available. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, prescribed burns) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official sources.