Wildfires near Champaign, Illinois

Champaign is a county in Illinois, United States — northern mixed forest, oak savanna, wetland and cropland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Champaign. Fires across Illinois peak in spring before the trees leaf out, and again in autumn after leaf fall, when cured grass and leaf litter dry quickly.

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Conditions shown are for Illinois.

Current fires in Champaign

No significant fires are currently detected in Champaign.

Counties — Illinois

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Wildfire season in Champaign

Fires across Illinois, which Champaign belongs to, peak in spring before the trees leaf out, and again in autumn after leaf fall, when cured grass and leaf litter dry quickly. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Illinois 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 Champaign fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Champaign itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Champaign is one of 100 counties in Illinois. It lies about 85 mi NE of the centre of Illinois. 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 Champaign right now?

No significant fires are currently detected inside Champaign. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.

When is the wildfire season in Champaign?

Fires across Illinois, which Champaign belongs to, peak in spring before the trees leaf out, and again in autumn after leaf fall, when cured grass and leaf litter dry quickly.

Where in Illinois is Champaign?

Champaign lies about 85 mi NE of the centre of Illinois.

What area does the Champaign map cover?

It covers Champaign inside Illinois. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Champaign 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.

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