Real-Time Wildfires

What is the Real-Time Wildfire Map?

Our interactive wildfire map uses satellite data from NASA FIRMS (Fire Information for Resource Management System) to display every active fire around the world. The satellites detect new fires several times a day and the map refreshes automatically every 10 minutes, surfacing wildfires, forest fires, agricultural burns, and other fire events detected by VIIRS satellites.

Popular Wildfire Regions

Global Wildfire Coverage

Monitor active wildfires across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Track fires in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Australia, California, and more. Our fire map provides comprehensive global coverage of all major wildfire zones.

Wildfire Map Features

• NASA FIRMS satellite data - Official satellite fire detection system
• Every active fire point tracked - Comprehensive wildfire tracking
• Map refreshes every 10 minutes - New detections as satellites pass
• Intensity filters - Critical and medium fire classification
• Temperature & confidence data - Fire brightness and detection accuracy
• EONET wildfire events - Major wildfire incidents with details
• Global fire coverage - Worldwide wildfire monitoring

How Does the Wildfire Map Work?

Our wildfire tracker uses data from NASA's VIIRS (Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite) satellite instruments. These satellites detect thermal anomalies indicating active fires and provide wildfire data updated multiple times a day to emergency managers, firefighters, and the public.