Albania
Albania

Live fire map of Albania

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Very lowTop fire danger

Live fire map of Albania

0Active fires
0Confirmed
12Regions

Live wildfire map for Albania, updated continuously from NASA satellite hotspot detections and Copernicus EFFIS data. The season runs from June to September, hardest along the Ionian coast and its maquis and pine, and hardest to fight in the steep, road-poor valleys of the Albanian Alps. See where fires are burning right now, how intense they are and the danger level in each county, with a page for every significant fire and a day-by-day archive.

⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS. They are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, gas flares, sun glint) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official emergency sources.

Highest fire danger in Albania today: Very low

Significant fires

No significant fires are currently detected in Albania.

Recent days

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What you can track here

Active fires Every significant wildfire detected by satellite, each with its own page. By day Look back day by day at how many fires were active and confirmed. Regions Open any region for its live fire map and fire-danger level. Fire danger Today's fire-danger level for every region, from Very low to Extreme. Air quality PM2.5 air quality by region — useful for tracking wildfire smoke.

Fires by region

Live wildfire tracking for all 12 regions of Albania, updated continuously — open a region for its fire map and fire-danger level:

Regions Active fires Fire danger
Shkoder 0 Very low
Kukes 0 Very low
Lezhe 0 Very low
Diber 0 Very low
Durres 0 Very low
Tirana 0 Very low
Elbasan 0 Very low
Fier 0 Very low
Berat 0 Very low
Vlore 0 Very low
Gjirokaster 0 Very low
Korce 0 Very low

Main towns covered: Shkodër · Pukë · Vau i Dejës · Kukës · Has · Tropojë · Lezhë · Laç · Rrëshen · Peshkopi · Burrel · Bulqizë · Durrës · Shijak · Krujë · Tiranë · Kamëz · Vorë · Elbasan · Cërrik · Librazhd · Fier · Lushnjë · Patos · Berat · Kuçovë · Poliçan · Vlorë · Sarandë · Himarë

About this fire map

Fire Map Today shows wildfires across Albania in one live view, built from NASA satellite heat detections and Copernicus EFFIS data. Nearby detections of the same fire are grouped into a single fire event with its own page, and every day is archived so you can look back over the season. It republishes public data and is not an official warning service — Civil Protection (Mbrojtja Civile) remains the authority.

How this map works

Zoom out for the national picture; zoom in and the individual satellite detections appear. Fires are shaded by intensity and each region is coloured by its fire-danger level. Satellites pass several times a day and cannot see through thick cloud or smoke, so a real fire can be missed for hours and some heat sources are not wildfires — always check official sources.

Where the data comes from

Active-fire detections come from NASA FIRMS (VIIRS and MODIS sensors). Burnt-area perimeters and the Fire Weather Index come from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) / Copernicus, and county borders from Eurostat GISCO. In an emergency call 112 and follow Civil Protection (Mbrojtja Civile).
Albania National Civil Protection · NASA FIRMS · EFFIS / Copernicus · Eurostat GISCO

Staying safe near wildfires

If you are near an active fire, do not rely on this map for safety decisions — satellite detections can be delayed for hours by cloud, smoke or the timing of the satellite pass, and some heat sources are not wildfires. Always follow your official emergency service and local warnings, prepare an emergency plan, and leave early if you are in a high fire-danger area. This is a free public information service, not an emergency-alerting system.

Fire season in Albania

Albania’s fire season runs from June to September. The Ionian coast and the south are the most exposed: Mediterranean maquis, pine forest and olive groves burn quickly on hot, windy days. In the north the Albanian Alps see fewer fires, but the steep terrain and scarce access roads make them very hard to fight. Most fires start from human activity, often agricultural burning that escapes.

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Highlighted months are the peak of the season.

AreaWhenWhy
Ionian coast and the southQer–ShtMaquis and pine; the driest part of the country.
Centre and coastal plainKor–ShtAgricultural fires that escape.
Albanian AlpsKor–ShtFewer fires, but steep terrain and difficult access.

Official fire agencies in Albania

  • Mbrojtja Civile — National Civil Protection Agency
  • Numri i emergjencës — All emergencies Phone: 112
  • Zjarrfikësit — Fire service Phone: 128

Frequently asked questions

Where does the fire data for Albania come from?
Fires are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS (VIIRS and MODIS sensors), combined with EFFIS / Copernicus burnt-area perimeters and the European Fire Weather Index. It is near-real-time satellite data, not verified on the ground.
What does a "confirmed" fire mean?
A fire is marked confirmed when it matches an EFFIS burnt-area perimeter, or when several intense satellite detections repeat in the same place. Others are shown as possible detections.
What is the fire-danger level?
It is the EFFIS Fire Weather Index (FWI), a 0–5 scale from Very low to Extreme based on weather. Higher means fires start and spread more easily.
How often does the map update?
Satellites pass several times a day; the map and the fire list refresh continuously as new detections and EFFIS data arrive.
What should I do if there is a fire near me?
This map is for information only. In an emergency call 112 and follow your national civil-protection and emergency services — never rely on satellite data for safety decisions.
Why does a fire appear where there is none — or not appear at all?
Satellites detect heat, which can be industrial sources, gas flares or agricultural burning, not only wildfires; and they miss fires hidden by cloud or smoke, or between passes. Treat every unconfirmed detection with caution.
Is the map free, and do I need an app?
Yes — it is completely free and works in any web browser on phone, tablet or computer, with nothing to install.
When is the fire season in Albania?
Albania’s fire season runs from June to September. The Ionian coast and the south are the most exposed: Mediterranean maquis, pine forest and olive groves burn quickly on hot, windy days. In the north the Albanian Alps see fewer fires, but the steep terrain and scarce access roads make them very hard to fight. Most fires start from human activity, often agricultural burning that escapes.
Who is responsible for fighting fires in Albania?
The main agencies are Mbrojtja Civile, Numri i emergjencës (112), Zjarrfikësit (128). This site is not one of them and does not issue warnings.