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Wildfires near Montgomery, North Carolina

Montgomery 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 Montgomery. 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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Wind11 mph NE · gusts 16 mph

Conditions shown are for North Carolina.

Current fires in Montgomery

No significant fires are currently detected in Montgomery.

Counties — North Carolina

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Wildfire season in Montgomery

Fires across North Carolina, which Montgomery 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 Montgomery fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Montgomery itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Montgomery is one of 100 counties in North Carolina. It lies about 106 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 Montgomery right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Montgomery. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Montgomery?
Fires across North Carolina, which Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
Montgomery lies about 106 mi W of the centre of North Carolina.
What area does the Montgomery map cover?
It covers Montgomery inside North Carolina. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Montgomery 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.