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Wildfires near Kittson, Minnesota

Kittson is a county in Minnesota, United States — northern mixed forest, oak savanna, wetland and cropland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Kittson. Fires across Minnesota peak in spring before the trees leaf out, and again in autumn after leaf fall, when cured grass and leaf litter dry quickly.

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Wind16 mph S · gusts 34 mph

Conditions shown are for Minnesota.

Current fires in Kittson

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Wildfire season in Kittson

Fires across Minnesota, which Kittson 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 Minnesota 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 Kittson fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Kittson itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kittson is one of 86 counties in Minnesota. It lies about 163 mi NW of the centre of Minnesota. 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 Kittson right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Kittson: Kittson County. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Kittson?
Fires across Minnesota, which Kittson 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.
Where in Minnesota is Kittson?
Kittson lies about 163 mi NW of the centre of Minnesota.
What area does the Kittson map cover?
It covers Kittson inside Minnesota. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Kittson 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.