Wildfires in Hawaii
Hawaii is a state of the United States — the boreal forest and tundra of Alaska and the volcanic slopes and grasslands of Hawaii. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Hawaii, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here differ sharply between the two: Alaska burns in the long daylight of June to August, mostly from lightning in remote boreal country, while Hawaii carries fire year-round through invasive grasses on drier leeward slopes. Its capital is Honolulu. Other main centres include Hilo, Lahaina and Kailua.
Current fires in Hawaii
Main towns
Honolulu Hilo Lahaina Kailua
Neighbouring regions
Counties
Wildfire season in Hawaii
Wildfires across Hawaii differ sharply between the two: Alaska burns in the long daylight of June to August, mostly from lightning in remote boreal country, while Hawaii carries fire year-round through invasive grasses on drier leeward slopes. 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 Hawaii 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. Hawaii groups 5 counties; open any of them for its local map. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 911).
Frequently asked questions
When is the wildfire season in Hawaii?
Which places in Hawaii does the map cover?
Where does the Hawaii wildfire data come from?
Is the Hawaii fire map official?
⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS, augmented with official NIFC / WFIGS incidents where available. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, prescribed burns) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official sources.