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Wildfires near Pawnee, Oklahoma

Pawnee is a county in Oklahoma, United States — shortgrass and tallgrass prairie, rangeland and cropland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Pawnee. Fires across Oklahoma 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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Conditions shown are for Oklahoma.

Current fires in Pawnee

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Wildfire season in Pawnee

Fires across Oklahoma, which Pawnee 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 Oklahoma has been September. 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 Pawnee fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Pawnee itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Pawnee is one of 77 counties in Oklahoma. It lies about 160 mi N of the centre of Oklahoma. 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 Pawnee right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Pawnee: Oklahoma. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Pawnee?
Fires across Oklahoma, which Pawnee 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 Oklahoma is Pawnee?
Pawnee lies about 160 mi N of the centre of Oklahoma.
What area does the Pawnee map cover?
It covers Pawnee inside Oklahoma. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Pawnee 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.