Wildfires near Anderson, Texas
Anderson is a county in Texas, United States — shortgrass and tallgrass prairie, rangeland and cropland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Anderson. Fires across Texas 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.
Conditions shown are for Texas.
Current fires in Anderson
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Wildfire season in Anderson
Fires across Texas, which Anderson 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 Texas 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 Anderson fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Anderson itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Anderson is one of 252 counties in Texas. It lies about 220 mi NE of the centre of Texas. 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.