Wildfires near Dauphin, Pennsylvania

Dauphin is a county in Pennsylvania, United States — mixed hardwood forest, pine barrens and the northern Appalachians. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Dauphin. Fires across Pennsylvania concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel.

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Conditions shown are for Pennsylvania.

Current fires in Dauphin

No significant fires are currently detected in Dauphin.

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Wildfire season in Dauphin

Fires across Pennsylvania, which Dauphin belongs to, concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Pennsylvania 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 Dauphin fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Dauphin itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Dauphin is one of 67 counties in Pennsylvania. It lies about 72 mi SW of the centre of Pennsylvania. 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 Dauphin right now?

No significant fires are currently detected inside Dauphin. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.

When is the wildfire season in Dauphin?

Fires across Pennsylvania, which Dauphin belongs to, concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel.

Where in Pennsylvania is Dauphin?

Dauphin lies about 72 mi SW of the centre of Pennsylvania.

What area does the Dauphin map cover?

It covers Dauphin inside Pennsylvania. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Dauphin 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.

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