Wildfires near Northampton, Pennsylvania

Northampton 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 Northampton. 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 Northampton

No significant fires are currently detected in Northampton.

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Wildfire season in Northampton

Fires across Pennsylvania, which Northampton 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 Northampton fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Northampton itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Northampton is one of 67 counties in Pennsylvania. It lies about 43 mi SE 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 Northampton right now?

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

When is the wildfire season in Northampton?

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

Where in Pennsylvania is Northampton?

Northampton lies about 43 mi SE of the centre of Pennsylvania.

What area does the Northampton map cover?

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

Is the Northampton 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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