Wildfires in Korce, Albania
Korce 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 Korce, 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 Korçë. Other main centres include Pogradec and Bilisht.
Right now in Korce: wind 7 km/h W, fire danger Very low.
Current fires in Korce
No significant fires are currently detected in Korce.
Main towns
Korçë Pogradec Bilisht
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Korce
Wildfires across Korce 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 Korce 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
When is the wildfire season in Korce?
Which places in Korce does the map cover?
Where does the Korce wildfire data come from?
Is the Korce 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.