Wildfires in Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington is a region of New Zealand — coastal dunes, farmland, plantation forest and the volcanic plateau. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Wellington, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here concentrate between December and March, driven by strong, persistent wind through the Cook Strait gap. Its capital is Wellington. Other main centres include Lower Hutt and Porirua.
Current fires in Wellington
No significant fires are currently detected in Wellington.
Main towns
Wellington Lower Hutt Porirua
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Wellington
Wildfires across Wellington concentrate between December and March, driven by strong, persistent wind through the Cook Strait gap. 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 Wellington 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 Wellington?
Which places in Wellington does the map cover?
Where does the Wellington wildfire data come from?
Is the Wellington 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.