Wildfires in Pelagonia, North Macedonia
Pelagonia is a region of North Macedonia — the Bregalnica basin, the Pelagonia plain and the surrounding oak forest. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Pelagonia, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak in July and August, when post-harvest stubble and dry pasture ignite easily. Its capital is Битола. Other main centres include Прилеп and Крушево.
Right now in Pelagonia: wind 2 km/h SE, fire danger Moderate.
Current fires in Pelagonia
No significant fires are currently detected in Pelagonia.
Main towns
Битола Прилеп Крушево
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Pelagonia
Wildfires across Pelagonia peak in July and August, when post-harvest stubble and dry pasture ignite easily. 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 Pelagonia 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 Pelagonia?
Which places in Pelagonia does the map cover?
Where does the Pelagonia wildfire data come from?
Is the Pelagonia 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.