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Wildfires near Stark, North Dakota

Stark 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 Stark. 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 Stark

No significant fires are currently detected in Stark.

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Wildfire season in Stark

Fires across North Dakota, which Stark 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 Stark fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Stark itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Stark is one of 54 counties in North Dakota. It lies about 263 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 Stark right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Stark. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Stark?
Fires across North Dakota, which Stark 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 Stark?
Stark lies about 263 mi W of the centre of North Dakota.
What area does the Stark map cover?
It covers Stark inside North Dakota. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Stark 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.