Wildfires in District of Columbia
District of Columbia is a state of the United States — mixed hardwood forest, pine barrens and the northern Appalachians. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across District of Columbia, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel. Its capital is Washington.
Current fires in District of Columbia
No significant fires are currently detected in District of Columbia.
Main towns
Washington
Neighbouring regions
Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland
Counties
Wildfire season in District of Columbia
Wildfires across District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia fire map shows
Every fire on this page is an automatic heat detection from NASA satellites (VIIRS and MODIS), grouped into fire events and updated continuously; where official national sources publish data, it is shown alongside. District of Columbia groups 1 counties; open any of them for its local map. Satellite detections 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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Is the District of Columbia fire map official?
⚠️ 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.