Wildfires in Vardar, North Macedonia
Vardar is a region of North Macedonia — the Vardar valley, with sub-Mediterranean vegetation, vineyards and open fields. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Vardar, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here run from June to September; this is the hottest part of the country, and wind funnelled along the valley spreads fire quickly. Its capital is Велес. Other main centres include Кавадарци and Неготино.
Right now in Vardar: wind 5 km/h W, fire danger Moderate.
Current fires in Vardar
Main towns
Велес Кавадарци Неготино
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Vardar
Wildfires across Vardar run from June to September; this is the hottest part of the country, and wind funnelled along the valley spreads fire quickly. 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 Vardar 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 Vardar?
Which places in Vardar does the map cover?
Where does the Vardar wildfire data come from?
Is the Vardar 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.