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Mohawk Stream Fire

Maine, United States Β· Updated 19m ago Β·nifc-wfigs: 2026-MEMES-26002314
🟩 UNCONTAINED

At a glance

Fire Snapshot

3 ac
Acres Burned
Jul 21
Discovered
Human
Cause
1
Nearby Fires

Spatial & trend

Map & Growth

Map

45.0749, -68.9614

Out of Control Being Held Under Control

Growth Trend

3 acres Stable

Agency-reported size for Mohawk Stream Fire Β· 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.

2 3 4 2026-07-21 2026-07-21
Samples2
Peak3 ac
Since firstβ‰ˆ0
2026-07-21 Β· 21h ago 3 ac
2026-07-21 Β· 21h ago 3 ac

Environment

Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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Smoke

Density
light
Air Quality
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Plume
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Detection
Active

Layer analysis: Light smoke analyzed within about 0 km of the fire.

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Recent activity

Timeline

  1. Fire discovery / ignition reported
  2. Status: Uncontained
  3. Size reported at approximately 3 acres (1.2 ha)

Context

Nearby & Resources

Fires Nearby
1
within range
Road Closures
0
near this fire
Nearby Communities
…
within ~50 km
Air Quality
Fair
light smoke
Lightning
Map
live strikes β†’
Smoke Plumes
light
in area

Nearby Fires

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Road Closures

No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.

Nearby Communities

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Largest Fires in Maine

None listed right now.

Insight

Why This Fire Matters

Technical Incident Details
Fire NameMohawk Stream Fire
Agency Fire ID2026-MEMES-26002314
CountryUnited States
Province / StateMaine
LocationPenobscot
Latitude45.07490
Longitude-68.96140
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026, 2:06 PM PDT
Current StatusUncontained
TrackingActively tracked
Acres Burned3 ac
Containment %β€”
CauseHuman
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Discovery DateJul 21, 2026, 1:04 PM PDT
Fire TypeOC
Data Sourcenifc-wfigs

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the current size of this fire?

The Mohawk Stream Fire Fire is currently reported at approximately 3 acres (1 hectares).

Where is this fire located?

The Mohawk Stream Fire Fire is located in Maine, United States at approximately 45.0749, -68.9614.

Is this fire contained?

Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.

When was it discovered?

Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-21.

Is smoke affecting nearby communities?

Yes β€” smoke is indicated near the fire (light density).

What towns are near this fire?

No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.

How many nearby fires are active?

There is 1 other active wildfire nearby.

What are current weather conditions?

Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.

Is this fire still actively tracked?

This fire is actively tracked (last update 19 minutes ago).