Wildfires near Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth 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 Plymouth. Fires across Massachusetts concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel.
Conditions shown are for Massachusetts.
Current fires in Plymouth
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Wildfire season in Plymouth
Fires across Massachusetts, which Plymouth 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 Plymouth fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Plymouth itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Plymouth is one of 12 counties in 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).
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⚠️ 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.