North Macedonia
North Macedonia

Live fire map of North Macedonia

1Active fires
1Confirmed
8Regions
ModerateTop fire danger

Live fire map of North Macedonia

1Active fires
1Confirmed
8Regions

Live wildfire map for North Macedonia, updated continuously from NASA satellite hotspot detections and Copernicus EFFIS data. Fires run from June to September and are worst along the Vardar valley, the hottest part of the country, where wind funnelled down the valley spreads them quickly; the western mountains around Mavrovo and Galičica are the hardest to reach. See where fires are burning right now, how intense they are and the danger level in each region.

⚠️ 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.

Highest fire danger in North Macedonia today: Moderate

Significant fires

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What you can track here

Active fires Every significant wildfire detected by satellite, each with its own page. By day Look back day by day at how many fires were active and confirmed. Regions Open any region for its live fire map and fire-danger level. Fire danger Today's fire-danger level for every region, from Very low to Extreme. Air quality PM2.5 air quality by region — useful for tracking wildfire smoke.

Fires by region

Live wildfire tracking for all 8 regions of North Macedonia, updated continuously — open a region for its fire map and fire-danger level:

Regions Active fires Fire danger
Skopje 0 Moderate
Polog 0 Low
Northeastern 0 Moderate
Eastern 0 Moderate
Southeastern 0 Moderate
Vardar 1 Moderate
Pelagonia 0 Moderate
Southwestern 0 Moderate

Main towns covered: Скопје · Илинден · Петровец · Тетово · Гостивар · Брвеница · Куманово · Крива Паланка · Кратово · Штип · Кочани · Виница · Струмица · Гевгелија · Валандово · Велес · Кавадарци · Неготино · Битола · Прилеп · Крушево · Охрид · Струга · Кичево

About this fire map

Fire Map Today shows wildfires across North Macedonia in one live view, built from NASA satellite heat detections and Copernicus EFFIS data. Nearby detections of the same fire are grouped into a single fire event with its own page, and every day is archived so you can look back over the season. It republishes public data and is not an official warning service — the Protection and Rescue Directorate remains the authority.

How this map works

Zoom out for the national picture; zoom in and the individual satellite detections appear. Fires are shaded by intensity and each region is coloured by its fire-danger level. Satellites pass several times a day and cannot see through thick cloud or smoke, so a real fire can be missed for hours and some heat sources are not wildfires — always check official sources.

Where the data comes from

Active-fire detections come from NASA FIRMS (VIIRS and MODIS sensors). Burnt-area perimeters and the Fire Weather Index come from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) / Copernicus, and region borders from Eurostat GISCO. In an emergency call 112 and follow the Protection and Rescue Directorate.
North Macedonia Protection & Rescue · NASA FIRMS · EFFIS / Copernicus · Eurostat GISCO

Staying safe near wildfires

If you are near an active fire, do not rely on this map for safety decisions — satellite detections can be delayed for hours by cloud, smoke or the timing of the satellite pass, and some heat sources are not wildfires. Always follow your official emergency service and local warnings, prepare an emergency plan, and leave early if you are in a high fire-danger area. This is a free public information service, not an emergency-alerting system.

Fire season in North Macedonia

North Macedonia’s fire season runs from June to September. The most exposed area is the Vardar valley, the hottest part of the country, where wind funnelled along the valley spreads fire quickly through sub-Mediterranean vegetation and open fields. In the east and Pelagonia most fires start in post-harvest stubble, while the western mountains around Mavrovo and Galičica see fewer fires but are the hardest to reach.

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Highlighted months are the peak of the season.

AreaWhenWhy
Vardar valleyЈун–СепThe hottest part of the country; wind along the valley.
East and PelagoniaЈул–АвгPost-harvest stubble and dry pasture.
Western mountainsЈул–СепFewer fires, but steep terrain and national parks.

Official fire agencies in North Macedonia

Frequently asked questions

Where does the fire data for North Macedonia come from?
Fires are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS (VIIRS and MODIS sensors), combined with EFFIS / Copernicus burnt-area perimeters and the European Fire Weather Index. It is near-real-time satellite data, not verified on the ground.
What does a "confirmed" fire mean?
A fire is marked confirmed when it matches an EFFIS burnt-area perimeter, or when several intense satellite detections repeat in the same place. Others are shown as possible detections.
What is the fire-danger level?
It is the EFFIS Fire Weather Index (FWI), a 0–5 scale from Very low to Extreme based on weather. Higher means fires start and spread more easily.
How often does the map update?
Satellites pass several times a day; the map and the fire list refresh continuously as new detections and EFFIS data arrive.
What should I do if there is a fire near me?
This map is for information only. In an emergency call 112 and follow your national civil-protection and emergency services — never rely on satellite data for safety decisions.
Why does a fire appear where there is none — or not appear at all?
Satellites detect heat, which can be industrial sources, gas flares or agricultural burning, not only wildfires; and they miss fires hidden by cloud or smoke, or between passes. Treat every unconfirmed detection with caution.
Is the map free, and do I need an app?
Yes — it is completely free and works in any web browser on phone, tablet or computer, with nothing to install.
When is the fire season in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia’s fire season runs from June to September. The most exposed area is the Vardar valley, the hottest part of the country, where wind funnelled along the valley spreads fire quickly through sub-Mediterranean vegetation and open fields. In the east and Pelagonia most fires start in post-harvest stubble, while the western mountains around Mavrovo and Galičica see fewer fires but are the hardest to reach.
Who is responsible for fighting fires in North Macedonia?
The main agencies are Дирекција за заштита и спасување, Центар за управување со кризи, Итен број (112). This site is not one of them and does not issue warnings.