Wildfires in Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson is a region of New Zealand — beech forest, plantation forest, vineyards and the dry Marlborough and Nelson hills. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Nelson, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here run from December to March; the Marlborough and Nelson districts are among the sunniest and driest in the country. Its capital is Nelson.
Current fires in Nelson
No significant fires are currently detected in Nelson.
Main towns
Nelson
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Nelson
Wildfires across Nelson run from December to March; the Marlborough and Nelson districts are among the sunniest and driest 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 Nelson 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 Nelson?
Which places in Nelson does the map cover?
Where does the Nelson wildfire data come from?
Is the Nelson 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.