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Wildfires near Lincoln, Maine

Lincoln is a county in Maine, United States — mixed hardwood forest, pine barrens and the northern Appalachians. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Lincoln. Fires across Maine concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel.

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Wind6 mph N · gusts 16 mph

Conditions shown are for Maine.

Current fires in Lincoln

No significant fires are currently detected in Lincoln.

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Wildfire season in Lincoln

Fires across Maine, which Lincoln belongs to, concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Maine has been September. 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 Lincoln fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Lincoln itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Lincoln is one of 15 counties in Maine. It lies about 61 mi SW of the centre of Maine. 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 Lincoln right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Lincoln. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Lincoln?
Fires across Maine, which Lincoln belongs to, concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel.
Where in Maine is Lincoln?
Lincoln lies about 61 mi SW of the centre of Maine.
What area does the Lincoln map cover?
It covers Lincoln inside Maine. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Lincoln 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.