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Wildfires near Lyon, Iowa

Lyon 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 Lyon. 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.

Fire danger—
Active fires0
Wind16 mph S · gusts 21 mph

Conditions shown are for Iowa.

Current fires in Lyon

No significant fires are currently detected in Lyon.

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Wildfire season in Lyon

Fires across Iowa, which Lyon 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 Lyon fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Lyon itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Lyon is one of 101 counties in Iowa. It lies about 153 mi NW 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

Are there wildfires in Lyon right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Lyon. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Lyon?
Fires across Iowa, which Lyon 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 Iowa is Lyon?
Lyon lies about 153 mi NW of the centre of Iowa.
What area does the Lyon map cover?
It covers Lyon inside Iowa. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Lyon 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.