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Wildfires near Dorchester, Maryland

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

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Wind8 mph NE · gusts 11 mph

Conditions shown are for Maryland.

Current fires in Dorchester

No significant fires are currently detected in Dorchester.

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Wildfire season in Dorchester

Fires across Maryland, which Dorchester belongs to, concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel. 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 Dorchester fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Dorchester itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Dorchester is one of 23 counties in Maryland. It lies about 43 mi SE of the centre of Maryland. 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 Dorchester right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Dorchester. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Dorchester?
Fires across Maryland, which Dorchester belongs to, concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel.
Where in Maryland is Dorchester?
Dorchester lies about 43 mi SE of the centre of Maryland.
What area does the Dorchester map cover?
It covers Dorchester inside Maryland. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Dorchester 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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