Wildfires near Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha is a county in Wisconsin, United States — northern mixed forest, oak savanna, wetland and cropland. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Waukesha. Fires across Wisconsin peak in spring before the trees leaf out, and again in autumn after leaf fall, when cured grass and leaf litter dry quickly.
Conditions shown are for Wisconsin.
Current fires in Waukesha
No significant fires are currently detected in Waukesha.
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Wildfire season in Waukesha
Fires across Wisconsin, which Waukesha belongs to, peak in spring before the trees leaf out, and again in autumn after leaf fall, when cured grass and leaf litter dry quickly. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Wisconsin 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 Waukesha fire map shows
This page lists only the fires detected inside Waukesha itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Waukesha is one of 69 counties in Wisconsin. It lies about 160 mi S of the centre of Wisconsin. 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.