Wildfires near Pierce, Washington
Pierce 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 Pierce. 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.
Conditions shown are for Washington.
Current fires in Pierce
No significant fires are currently detected in Pierce.
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Wildfire season in Pierce
Fires across Washington, which Pierce 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 Pierce fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Pierce itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Pierce is one of 35 counties in Washington. It lies about 48 mi SE 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).
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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.