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Wildfires in Sofia (capital), Bulgaria

Sofia (capital) 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 Sofia (capital), 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 София. Other main centres include Банкя and Нови Искър.

Fire dangerModerate
Active fires0
Wind2 km/h SE · gusts 5 km/h

Right now in Sofia (capital): wind 2 km/h SE, fire danger Moderate.

Current fires in Sofia (capital)

No significant fires are currently detected in Sofia (capital).

Main towns

София Банкя Нови Искър

Neighbouring regions

Sofia Province Blagoevgrad Pernik Kyustendil

Wildfire season in Sofia (capital)

Wildfires across Sofia (capital) 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 Sofia (capital) 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 Sofia (capital)?
Wildfires across Sofia (capital) 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.
Which places in Sofia (capital) does the map cover?
It covers all of Sofia (capital), from София, Банкя and Нови Искър.
Where does the Sofia (capital) wildfire data come from?
From NASA FIRMS satellite hotspots (VIIRS and MODIS sensors) together with official national fire and fire-danger sources, updated continuously.
Is the Sofia (capital) fire map official?
No. It republishes public satellite and official data and is not an emergency-warning service. In an emergency call 112.

⚠️ 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.