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Wildfires near Simpson, Kentucky

Simpson is a county in Kentucky, United States — southern pine forest, palmetto flatwoods, hardwood bottomland and coastal marsh. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Simpson. Fires across Kentucky can occur year-round in this fire-adapted landscape, peaking from late winter into spring; this is also the region where prescribed burning is most widely used.

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Wind8 mph E · gusts 10 mph

Conditions shown are for Kentucky.

Current fires in Simpson

No significant fires are currently detected in Simpson.

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Wildfire season in Simpson

Fires across Kentucky, which Simpson belongs to, can occur year-round in this fire-adapted landscape, peaking from late winter into spring; this is also the region where prescribed burning is most widely used. 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 Simpson fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Simpson itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Simpson is one of 123 counties in Kentucky. It lies about 111 mi SW of the centre of Kentucky. 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 Simpson right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Simpson. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Simpson?
Fires across Kentucky, which Simpson belongs to, can occur year-round in this fire-adapted landscape, peaking from late winter into spring; this is also the region where prescribed burning is most widely used.
Where in Kentucky is Simpson?
Simpson lies about 111 mi SW of the centre of Kentucky.
What area does the Simpson map cover?
It covers Simpson inside Kentucky. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Simpson 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.