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What's happening today

127 named fires are burning around the world right now, covering roughly 1.8 million hectares between them, based partly on satellite estimates. The biggest is Collins, in Canada, at around 301,240 hectares. 320 new fires appeared this week, and the count is falling compared with a week ago.

Most of the activity is in Canada (44 active fires), United States (26) and Australia (20). France is having an unusually hard year: 98,642 hectares so far, 568 % above its average.

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Most watched fires right now

The active wildfires drawing the most attention worldwide.

ActiveCherry Plain FireBerlin, New York · 5 days burning
251acresabout 102 hectares
99%containedCrews stopped it spreading on 99% of the perimeter. Not the same as out.

Spreading at an approximate rate of 84 acres per day over three days of burning, the active Cherry Plain Fire covers 251 acres near Berlin, New Y…

ActiveWildfirePapua New Guinea
450hectares · estimatedabout 1,112 acres
1day burning

Burning in Papua New Guinea since October 29, 2026, the active wildfire is maintaining a low satellite heat intensity as it continues to burn dur…

ActiveWildfire near Merauke (Oct 19 · SE)Merauke, Indonesia
150hectares · estimatedabout 371 acres
1day burning

A moderate heat signature is currently being picked up by satellites near Merauke, Indonesia, where an active wildfire continues to burn. Driven …

ActiveWildfire near KasiguncuKasiguncu, Indonesia
250hectares · estimatedabout 618 acres
1day burning

Burning in the vicinity of Kasiguncu, Indonesia, an active wildfire that started on October 29, 2026, is currently maintaining a moderate heat si…

ContainedNorte FireSan Clemente, California · 14 days burning
570acresabout 231 hectares
100%containedCrews stopped it spreading on 100% of the perimeter. Not the same as out.

The Norte Fire, which burned 570 acres in Orange County, California, is now fully contained after a seven-day campaign near San Clemente. Located…

ActiveBee Haven (2) (24-06) FireJasper, Florida · 9 days burning
2,060acresabout 834 hectares
85%containedCrews stopped it spreading on 85% of the perimeter. Not the same as out.

Burning across Hamilton County, Florida, the active Bee Haven (2) (24-06) Fire is located 28 miles northwest of Lake City and near Jasper, having…

ActiveGarda Falls FireWashington · 67 days burning
308acresabout 125 hectares
0%containedNo part of the perimeter has been closed yet. In remote terrain that can take weeks.

Burning in Pierce County, Washington, the active Garda Falls Fire has been ongoing for 61 days since its natural ignition on August 24, 2026. Man…

ActiveWildfire near Oriximiná (Oct 25)Oriximiná, Brazil
700hectares · estimatedabout 1,730 acres
1day burning

A moderate heat signature is currently being picked up by satellites near Oriximiná, Brazil, where an active wildfire has been burning since Octo…

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What is the Real-Time Wildfire Map?

Our wildfire map shows every active fire in the world using NASA FIRMS satellite data. Satellites detect new heat several times a day and the map refreshes every 10 minutes. It includes forest fires, grassland burns and other fire signals. Each fire page adds the official figures from EFFIS, NIFC, CIFFC and Copernicus.

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Frequently asked questions

How many wildfires are active in the world today?
Right now we are tracking 127 active wildfires worldwide, covering 1,766,376 hectares. Satellites detected 25,115 heat signals in the last 48 hours.
What is the biggest wildfire right now?
The biggest fire we track is Wildfire near Collins, in Canada, at 301,240 hectares. →
Which country is having the worst wildfire year?
France has burned 98,642 hectares so far in 2026, 568% above its 20-year average, according to Copernicus.

Satellites passing several times a day · 42 regions · 4,333 fires with their own page in 2026 · map refreshed every 10 minutes · Data from NASA FIRMS, EFFIS, NIFC, CIFFC and Copernicus.