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Wildfires near Cattaraugus, New York

Cattaraugus is a county in New York, United States — mixed hardwood forest, pine barrens and the northern Appalachians. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Cattaraugus. Fires across New York concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel.

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Wind5 mph NE · gusts 8 mph

Conditions shown are for New York.

Current fires in Cattaraugus

No significant fires are currently detected in Cattaraugus.

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Wildfire season in Cattaraugus

Fires across New York, which Cattaraugus belongs to, concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel. 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 Cattaraugus fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Cattaraugus itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Cattaraugus is one of 62 counties in New York. It lies about 186 mi W of the centre of New York. 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 Cattaraugus right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Cattaraugus. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Cattaraugus?
Fires across New York, which Cattaraugus belongs to, concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel.
Where in New York is Cattaraugus?
Cattaraugus lies about 186 mi W of the centre of New York.
What area does the Cattaraugus map cover?
It covers Cattaraugus inside New York. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Cattaraugus 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.