Wildfires near Washington, Maine

Washington 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 Washington. 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 Washington

No significant fires are currently detected in Washington.

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Wildfire season in Washington

Fires across Maine, which Washington 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 Washington fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Washington itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Washington is one of 15 counties in Maine. It lies about 75 mi E 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 Washington right now?

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

When is the wildfire season in Washington?

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

Where in Maine is Washington?

Washington lies about 75 mi E of the centre of Maine.

What area does the Washington map cover?

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

Is the Washington 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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