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Wildfires near Alexander, North Carolina

Alexander is a county in North Carolina, United States — southern pine forest, palmetto flatwoods, hardwood bottomland and coastal marsh. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Alexander. Fires across North Carolina can occur year-round in this fire-adapted landscape, peaking from late winter into spring; this is also the region where prescribed burning is most widely used.

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Active fires0
Wind11 mph NE · gusts 16 mph

Conditions shown are for North Carolina.

Current fires in Alexander

No significant fires are currently detected in Alexander.

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Wildfire season in Alexander

Fires across North Carolina, which Alexander belongs to, can occur year-round in this fire-adapted landscape, peaking from late winter into spring; this is also the region where prescribed burning is most widely used. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in North Carolina 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 Alexander fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Alexander itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Alexander is one of 100 counties in North Carolina. It lies about 177 mi W of the centre of North Carolina. 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 Alexander right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Alexander. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Alexander?
Fires across North Carolina, which Alexander belongs to, can occur year-round in this fire-adapted landscape, peaking from late winter into spring; this is also the region where prescribed burning is most widely used.
Where in North Carolina is Alexander?
Alexander lies about 177 mi W of the centre of North Carolina.
What area does the Alexander map cover?
It covers Alexander inside North Carolina. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Alexander 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.