Wildfires near Defiance, Ohio
Defiance is a county in Ohio, United States — northern mixed forest, oak savanna, wetland and cropland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Defiance. Fires across Ohio peak in spring before the trees leaf out, and again in autumn after leaf fall, when cured grass and leaf litter dry quickly.
Conditions shown are for Ohio.
Current fires in Defiance
No significant fires are currently detected in Defiance.
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Wildfire season in Defiance
Fires across Ohio, which Defiance belongs to, peak in spring before the trees leaf out, and again in autumn after leaf fall, when cured grass and leaf litter dry quickly. 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 Defiance fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Defiance itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Defiance is one of 88 counties in Ohio. It lies about 134 mi NW of the centre of Ohio. 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).
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⚠️ 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.