Wildfires near Penobscot, Maine
Penobscot 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 Penobscot. Fires across Maine concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel.
Conditions shown are for Maine.
Current fires in Penobscot
No significant fires are currently detected in Penobscot.
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Wildfire season in Penobscot
Fires across Maine, which Penobscot 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 Penobscot fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Penobscot itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Penobscot is one of 15 counties in Maine. It lies about 41 mi N 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
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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.