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Wildfires near Griggs, North Dakota

Griggs 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 Griggs. 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 Griggs

No significant fires are currently detected in Griggs.

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Wildfire season in Griggs

Fires across North Dakota, which Griggs 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 Griggs fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Griggs itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Griggs is one of 54 counties in North Dakota. It lies about 56 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 Griggs right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Griggs. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Griggs?
Fires across North Dakota, which Griggs 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 Griggs?
Griggs lies about 56 mi W of the centre of North Dakota.
What area does the Griggs map cover?
It covers Griggs inside North Dakota. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Griggs 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.