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Wildfires near Oliver, North Dakota

Oliver 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 Oliver. 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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Active fires0
Wind25 mph S · gusts 47 mph

Conditions shown are for North Dakota.

Current fires in Oliver

No significant fires are currently detected in Oliver.

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Wildfire season in Oliver

Fires across North Dakota, which Oliver 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 Oliver fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Oliver itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Oliver is one of 54 counties in North Dakota. It lies about 192 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 Oliver right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Oliver. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Oliver?
Fires across North Dakota, which Oliver 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 Oliver?
Oliver lies about 192 mi W of the centre of North Dakota.
What area does the Oliver map cover?
It covers Oliver inside North Dakota. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Oliver 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.