Windmill Fire (KS)

Active · 1,500 acres · started 2026-05-15 · updated 2026-07-15

True color Fire (SWIR)

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True color (left): as the eye sees it.
Infrared / SWIR (right): sees through smoke.

🟢 green = vegetation
🟤 red/brown = burned
🟠 orange = active fire

Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.

Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).

The Windmill Fire in Morton County, Kansas, has maintained a persistent presence for 61 days, expanding at an approximate average rate of 25 acres per day. Currently active across 1,500 acres of private land, the blaze continues to challenge containment efforts.

Originating from a natural cause on May 15, 2026, the fire remains a significant concern for the region. Ongoing monitoring is essential as the incident continues to impact the local landscape.