Wildfires in Pernik, Bulgaria
Pernik 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 Pernik, 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 Перник. Other main centres include Радомир and Брезник.
Right now in Pernik: wind 6 km/h SW, fire danger High.
Current fires in Pernik
No significant fires are currently detected in Pernik.
Main towns
Перник Радомир Брезник
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Pernik
Wildfires across Pernik 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 Pernik 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 Pernik?
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Where does the Pernik wildfire data come from?
Is the Pernik 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.