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Wildfires near Whatcom, Washington

Whatcom 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 Whatcom. 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 Whatcom

No significant fires are currently detected in Whatcom.

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Wildfire season in Whatcom

Fires across Washington, which Whatcom 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 Whatcom fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Whatcom itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Whatcom is one of 35 counties in Washington. It lies about 96 mi N 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 Whatcom right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Whatcom. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Whatcom?
Fires across Washington, which Whatcom 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 Whatcom?
Whatcom lies about 96 mi N of the centre of Washington.
What area does the Whatcom map cover?
It covers Whatcom inside Washington. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Whatcom 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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