Wildfires in Gjirokaster, Albania
Gjirokaster is a county of Albania — Mediterranean maquis, pine forest and olive groves along the Ionian coast. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Gjirokaster, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here run from June to September; this is the driest part of the country and the strong summer wind spreads fire quickly. Its capital is Gjirokastër. Other main centres include Tepelenë and Përmet.
Right now in Gjirokaster: wind 3 km/h SE, fire danger Very low.
Current fires in Gjirokaster
No significant fires are currently detected in Gjirokaster.
Main towns
Gjirokastër Tepelenë Përmet
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Gjirokaster
Wildfires across Gjirokaster run from June to September; this is the driest part of the country and the strong summer wind spreads fire quickly. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.
What the Gjirokaster fire map shows
Every fire on this page is an automatic heat detection from NASA satellites (VIIRS and MODIS), grouped into fire events and updated continuously; where official national sources publish data, it is shown alongside. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 112).
Frequently asked questions
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Is the Gjirokaster fire map official?
⚠️ 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.