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Maryland wildfire map

Fires and other heat sources seen by NASA satellites in the last 72 hours in Maryland.

High confidence Nominal Source: NASA FIRMS (VIIRS)
Smoke & air quality
29Good
Highest now: Suburban DC, MD. Source: AirNow.
Fire weather
No Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch is in effect in Maryland.
Maryland · 24 h 0 detections None seen by NASA satellites in the last 24 hours.
Maryland · 48 h 5 detections 0 high confidence · newest 37 h ago
Maryland · 72 h 20 detections 0 high confidence · newest 37 h ago

Detection groups in MarylandDetection groups near you

NEAREST PLACEFROM PLACEDISTANCEDETECTIONSNEWESTCONFIDENCE
No satellite detections in this time window.
Barnesville, MD 4 mi7 km W 3 37 h ago Nominal
Union Bridge, MD 1 mi1 km S 2 37 h ago Nominal
Union Bridge, MD 1 mi1 km S 8 37 h ago Nominal
Dundalk, MD 2 mi3 km SE 5 2 days ago Nominal
Barnesville, MD 4 mi7 km W 3 37 h ago Nominal
Fairmount, MD 5 mi8 km E 2 2 days ago Nominal
Fruitland, MD 7 mi11 km SE 2 2 days ago Nominal
No satellite detections within this distance and time window.

A detection is a hot spot seen from space. It can be a wildfire, a planned burn or an industrial site. It does not show a fire’s name, size or containment.

Fire detections by state & province · 24 h48 h72 h

Texas942 California577 Idaho331 Alabama258 Louisiana257 British Columbia246 Florida159 Mississippi156
Texas1,964 California1,674 Louisiana775 Idaho654 Alabama571 British Columbia418 Arkansas414 Oregon403
California2,629 Texas2,367 Idaho1,075 Louisiana882 Alabama775 Oregon656 Arkansas601 British Columbia524
Fire weather

What is a Red Flag Warning?

The National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning when strong wind, low humidity and dry plants come together. Any spark — from a campfire, a cigarette or a dragging trailer chain — can start a fire that spreads very fast. A Fire Weather Watch means these conditions are possible in the next 12 to 72 hours.

Don’t burnNo outdoor burning or fireworks.
Watch for sparksSecure trailer chains, don’t park on dry grass.
Stay alertKeep your phone charged for alerts.
Safety

If a wildfire is near you: Ready, Set, Go

READYBefore a firePack a go-bag with documents, medicine and chargers. Clear dry leaves and branches near your home. Know two ways out of your area.
SETWhen a fire is nearbyPut the go-bag in the car, park facing out, and keep pets close. Follow local officials and the news radio.
GOLeave earlyLeave as soon as officials tell you to — or earlier if you feel unsafe. Don’t wait to see the flames.

For smoke: stay indoors with windows closed, run an air purifier if you have one, and check the air quality before going outside.

Wildfire questions

Are there fires in Maryland right now?

NASA satellites detected no heat sources in Maryland in the last 24 hours, and 20 in the last 72 hours.

Is there a Red Flag Warning in Maryland?

No Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch is in effect in Maryland right now. The National Weather Service issues them when wind, low humidity and dry plants make fires spread fast.

What is a satellite fire detection?

NASA satellites pass over North America several times a day and flag spots that are much hotter than their surroundings. Most are fires, but some are planned burns, gas flares or factories. A new detection can appear within a few hours.

How far can wildfire smoke travel?

Hundreds or even thousands of miles. That is why the air quality can drop even when no fire is close.

Where can I find evacuation orders?

Evacuation orders come from your county or local emergency office. Follow them first, and use this map to see where fires are.