Wildfires near Franklin, Massachusetts

Franklin 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 Franklin. 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 Franklin

No significant fires are currently detected in Franklin.

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Wildfire season in Franklin

Fires across Massachusetts, which Franklin 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 Franklin fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Franklin itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Franklin is one of 12 counties in Massachusetts. It lies about 99 mi W 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 Franklin right now?

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

When is the wildfire season in Franklin?

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

Where in Massachusetts is Franklin?

Franklin lies about 99 mi W of the centre of Massachusetts.

What area does the Franklin map cover?

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

Is the Franklin 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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