Wildfires near Kalawao, Hawaii
Kalawao is a county in Hawaii, United States — the boreal forest and tundra of Alaska and the volcanic slopes and grasslands of Hawaii. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Kalawao. Fires across Hawaii differ sharply between the two: Alaska burns in the long daylight of June to August, mostly from lightning in remote boreal country, while Hawaii carries fire year-round through invasive grasses on drier leeward slopes.
Conditions shown are for Hawaii.
Current fires in Kalawao
No significant fires are currently detected in Kalawao.
Counties — Hawaii
Wildfire season in Kalawao
Fires across Hawaii, which Kalawao belongs to, differ sharply between the two: Alaska burns in the long daylight of June to August, mostly from lightning in remote boreal country, while Hawaii carries fire year-round through invasive grasses on drier leeward slopes. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Hawaii 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 Kalawao fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Kalawao itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kalawao is one of 5 counties in Hawaii. It lies about 142 mi NW of the centre of Hawaii. 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).
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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.