Wildfires near Bristol, Massachusetts

Bristol is a county in Massachusetts, United States — mixed hardwood forest, pine barrens and the northern Appalachians. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Bristol. Fires across Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.

Current fires in Bristol

No significant fires are currently detected in Bristol.

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Wildfire season in Bristol

Fires across Massachusetts, which Bristol 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 Massachusetts 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 Bristol fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Bristol itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Bristol is one of 12 counties in Massachusetts. It lies about 27 mi SW of the centre of Massachusetts. 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 Bristol right now?

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

When is the wildfire season in Bristol?

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

Where in Massachusetts is Bristol?

Bristol lies about 27 mi SW of the centre of Massachusetts.

What area does the Bristol map cover?

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

Is the Bristol 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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