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Wildfires near Cowlitz, Washington

Cowlitz is a county in Washington, United States — the Mediterranean-climate chaparral, oak woodland and conifer forest of the Pacific coast and its inland ranges. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Cowlitz. Fires across Washington run through a long summer and autumn — roughly June to November — with the most destructive fires driven by dry offshore winds late in the season.

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Conditions shown are for Washington.

Current fires in Cowlitz

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Wildfire season in Cowlitz

Fires across Washington, which Cowlitz belongs to, run through a long summer and autumn — roughly June to November — with the most destructive fires driven by dry offshore winds late in the season. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Washington 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 Cowlitz fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Cowlitz itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Cowlitz is one of 35 counties in Washington. It lies about 102 mi S of the centre of Washington. 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 Cowlitz right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Cowlitz: Columbia. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Cowlitz?
Fires across Washington, which Cowlitz belongs to, run through a long summer and autumn — roughly June to November — with the most destructive fires driven by dry offshore winds late in the season.
Where in Washington is Cowlitz?
Cowlitz lies about 102 mi S of the centre of Washington.
What area does the Cowlitz map cover?
It covers Cowlitz inside Washington. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Cowlitz 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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