Wildfires near Polk, Minnesota
Polk 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 Polk. 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.
Conditions shown are for Minnesota.
Current fires in Polk
No significant fires are currently detected in Polk.
Counties — Minnesota
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Wildfire season in Polk
Fires across Minnesota, which Polk 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 Polk fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Polk itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Polk is one of 86 counties in Minnesota. It lies about 121 mi W 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).
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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.