Wildfires in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Hawke's Bay is a region of New Zealand — dry hill country, pasture and plantation forest on the leeward side of the ranges. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Hawke's Bay, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak from December to March; this is among the most drought-prone country in the North Island, and fires here spread fast in the summer easterlies. Its capital is Napier. Other main centres include Hastings and Havelock North.
Current fires in Hawke's Bay
No significant fires are currently detected in Hawke's Bay.
Main towns
Napier Hastings Havelock North
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Hawke's Bay
Wildfires across Hawke's Bay peak from December to March; this is among the most drought-prone country in the North Island, and fires here spread fast in the summer easterlies. 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 Hawke's Bay 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 111).
Frequently asked questions
When is the wildfire season in Hawke's Bay?
Which places in Hawke's Bay does the map cover?
Where does the Hawke's Bay wildfire data come from?
Is the Hawke's Bay 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, burn-offs) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow Fire and Emergency New Zealand.