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Wildfires near Staunton, Virginia

Staunton is a county in Virginia, United States — southern pine forest, palmetto flatwoods, hardwood bottomland and coastal marsh. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Staunton. Fires 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.

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Wind8 mph NE · gusts 12 mph

Conditions shown are for Virginia.

Current fires in Staunton

No significant fires are currently detected in Staunton.

Counties — Virginia

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Wildfire season in Staunton

Fires across Virginia, which Staunton belongs to, 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. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Virginia 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 Staunton fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Staunton itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Staunton is one of 131 counties in Virginia. It lies about 48 mi NW of the centre of Virginia. 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 Staunton right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Staunton. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Staunton?
Fires across Virginia, which Staunton belongs to, 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.
Where in Virginia is Staunton?
Staunton lies about 48 mi NW of the centre of Virginia.
What area does the Staunton map cover?
It covers Staunton inside Virginia. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Staunton 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.