Wildfires in Virginia
Virginia is a state of the United States — southern pine forest, palmetto flatwoods, hardwood bottomland and coastal marsh. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Virginia, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here can occur year-round in this fire-adapted landscape, peaking from late winter into spring; this is also the region where prescribed burning is most widely used. Its capital is Virginia Beach. Other main centres include Richmond, Norfolk and Chesapeake.
Current fires in Virginia
No significant fires are currently detected in Virginia.
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Wildfire season in Virginia
Wildfires across Virginia can occur year-round in this fire-adapted landscape, peaking from late winter into spring; this is also the region where prescribed burning is most widely used. 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 Virginia fire map shows
Every fire on this page is an automatic heat detection from NASA satellites (VIIRS and MODIS), grouped into fire events and updated continuously; where official national sources publish data, it is shown alongside. Virginia groups 131 counties; open any of them for its local map. Satellite detections 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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Where does the Virginia wildfire data come from?
Is the Virginia fire map official?
⚠️ 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.