Wildfires near New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven is a county in Connecticut, United States — mixed hardwood forest, pine barrens and the northern Appalachians. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around New Haven. Fires across Connecticut concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel.
Conditions shown are for Connecticut.
Current fires in New Haven
No significant fires are currently detected in New Haven.
Counties — Connecticut
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Wildfire season in New Haven
Fires across Connecticut, which New Haven belongs to, concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel. 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 New Haven fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside New Haven itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. New Haven is one of 8 counties in Connecticut. It lies about 11 mi W of the centre of Connecticut. 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
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⚠️ 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.