Wildfires near Franklin, Vermont
Franklin is a county in Vermont, United States — mixed hardwood forest, pine barrens and the northern Appalachians. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Franklin. Fires across Vermont concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel.
Conditions shown are for Vermont.
Current fires in Franklin
No significant fires are currently detected in Franklin.
Counties — Vermont
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Wildfire season in Franklin
Fires across Vermont, which Franklin belongs to, concentrate in spring before leaf-out and again in autumn, when dry leaf litter is the main fuel. 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 Franklin fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Franklin itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Franklin is one of 14 counties in Vermont. It lies about 57 mi NW of the centre of Vermont. 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
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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.