Wildfires near Piscataquis, Maine

Piscataquis 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 Piscataquis. 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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Conditions shown are for Maine.

Current fires in Piscataquis

No significant fires are currently detected in Piscataquis.

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Wildfire season in Piscataquis

Fires across Maine, which Piscataquis 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 Piscataquis fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Piscataquis itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Piscataquis is one of 15 counties in Maine. It lies about 71 mi NW 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 Piscataquis right now?

No significant fires are currently detected inside Piscataquis. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.

When is the wildfire season in Piscataquis?

Fires across Maine, which Piscataquis belongs to, concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel.

Where in Maine is Piscataquis?

Piscataquis lies about 71 mi NW of the centre of Maine.

What area does the Piscataquis map cover?

It covers Piscataquis inside Maine. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Piscataquis 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.

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