Wildfires near Deschutes, Oregon
Deschutes is a county in Oregon, United States — the Mediterranean-climate chaparral, oak woodland and conifer forest of the Pacific coast and its inland ranges. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Deschutes. Fires across Oregon run through a long summer and autumn — roughly June to November — with the most destructive fires driven by dry offshore winds late in the season.
Conditions shown are for Oregon.
Current fires in Deschutes
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Wildfire season in Deschutes
Fires across Oregon, which Deschutes belongs to, run through a long summer and autumn — roughly June to November — with the most destructive fires driven by dry offshore winds late in the season. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Oregon 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 Deschutes fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Deschutes itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Deschutes is one of 37 counties in Oregon. It lies about 44 mi SW of the centre of Oregon. 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.