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Wildfires near Golden Valley, North Dakota

Golden Valley is a county in North Dakota, United States — shortgrass and tallgrass prairie, rangeland and cropland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Golden Valley. Fires across North Dakota come in two waves: fast-moving grass fires in late winter and spring before green-up, and again in late summer when the grass cures.

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Wind25 mph S · gusts 47 mph

Conditions shown are for North Dakota.

Current fires in Golden Valley

No significant fires are currently detected in Golden Valley.

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Wildfire season in Golden Valley

Fires across North Dakota, which Golden Valley belongs to, come in two waves: fast-moving grass fires in late winter and spring before green-up, and again in late summer when the grass cures. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in North Dakota 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 Golden Valley fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Golden Valley itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Golden Valley is one of 54 counties in North Dakota. It lies about 323 mi W of the centre of North Dakota. 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 Golden Valley right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Golden Valley. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Golden Valley?
Fires across North Dakota, which Golden Valley belongs to, come in two waves: fast-moving grass fires in late winter and spring before green-up, and again in late summer when the grass cures.
Where in North Dakota is Golden Valley?
Golden Valley lies about 323 mi W of the centre of North Dakota.
What area does the Golden Valley map cover?
It covers Golden Valley inside North Dakota. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Golden Valley 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.