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Wildfires near Pawnee, Kansas

Pawnee is a county in Kansas, United States — shortgrass and tallgrass prairie, rangeland and cropland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Pawnee. Fires across Kansas come in two waves: fast-moving grass fires in late winter and spring before green-up, and again in late summer when the grass cures.

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Wind14 mph S · gusts 22 mph

Conditions shown are for Kansas.

Current fires in Pawnee

No significant fires are currently detected in Pawnee.

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Wildfire season in Pawnee

Fires across Kansas, which Pawnee belongs to, come in two waves: fast-moving grass fires in late winter and spring before green-up, and again in late summer when the grass cures. 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 Pawnee fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Pawnee itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Pawnee is one of 105 counties in Kansas. It lies about 208 mi W of the centre of Kansas. 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 Pawnee right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Pawnee. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Pawnee?
Fires across Kansas, which Pawnee belongs to, come in two waves: fast-moving grass fires in late winter and spring before green-up, and again in late summer when the grass cures.
Where in Kansas is Pawnee?
Pawnee lies about 208 mi W of the centre of Kansas.
What area does the Pawnee map cover?
It covers Pawnee inside Kansas. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Pawnee 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.