Wildfires near Crawford, Michigan
Crawford is a county in Michigan, United States — northern mixed forest, oak savanna, wetland and cropland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Crawford. Fires across Michigan peak in spring before the trees leaf out, and again in autumn after leaf fall, when cured grass and leaf litter dry quickly.
Conditions shown are for Michigan.
Current fires in Crawford
No significant fires are currently detected in Crawford.
Counties — Michigan
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Wildfire season in Crawford
Fires across Michigan, which Crawford belongs to, peak in spring before the trees leaf out, and again in autumn after leaf fall, when cured grass and leaf litter dry quickly. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Michigan has been October. 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 Crawford fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Crawford itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Crawford is one of 77 counties in Michigan. It lies about 148 mi SE of the centre of Michigan. 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.