Wildfires near Kossuth, Iowa
Kossuth is a county in Iowa, United States — northern mixed forest, oak savanna, wetland and cropland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Kossuth. Fires across Iowa peak in spring before the trees leaf out, and again in autumn after leaf fall, when cured grass and leaf litter dry quickly.
Conditions shown are for Iowa.
Current fires in Kossuth
No significant fires are currently detected in Kossuth.
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Wildfire season in Kossuth
Fires across Iowa, which Kossuth 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. 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 Kossuth fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Kossuth itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kossuth is one of 101 counties in Iowa. It lies about 87 mi N of the centre of Iowa. 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.