Wildfires in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Blagoevgrad is a province of Bulgaria — the Rila and Pirin mountains and the Struma valley, with conifer forest and steep slopes. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Blagoevgrad, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here intensify from July to September; the steep terrain makes fires hard to fight, and the Struma valley is among the hottest areas in the country. Its capital is Благоевград. Other main centres include Петрич and Сандански.
Right now in Blagoevgrad: wind 3 km/h E, fire danger Moderate.
Current fires in Blagoevgrad
No significant fires are currently detected in Blagoevgrad.
Main towns
Благоевград Петрич Сандански
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Blagoevgrad
Wildfires across Blagoevgrad intensify from July to September; the steep terrain makes fires hard to fight, and the Struma valley is among the hottest areas in the country. 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 Blagoevgrad 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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Where does the Blagoevgrad wildfire data come from?
Is the Blagoevgrad 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.