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Most watched fires right now

The active wildfires drawing the most attention worldwide.

ActiveWildfirePapua New Guinea
550hectares · estimatedabout 1,359 acres
1day burning

A wildfire in Papua New Guinea has grown to an estimated 550 hectares (1,359 acres) since it started on October 29, 2026. The fire remains active…

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…

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 over an active wildfire near Merauke, Indonesia, where the fire front contin…

ActiveWildfire near KasiguncuKasiguncu, Indonesia
380hectares · estimatedabout 939 acres
1day burning

Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from an active wildfire burning near Kasiguncu, Indonesia, which has been active since Octobe…

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…

ActiveWildfire near Kahala (Oct 22)Kahala, Indonesia
530hectares · estimatedabout 1,310 acres
1day burning

Burning actively in the dry season near Kahala, Indonesia, a wildfire that started on October 29, 2026, is currently maintaining a moderate heat …

ActiveWildfirePapua New Guinea
250hectares · estimatedabout 618 acres
20heat signalsHeat the satellite sees in the last 48h. One fire gives several points: this is not 20 fires.

Burning in Papua New Guinea during the dry season, an active wildfire that began on October 30, 2026, is currently estimated to cover roughly 250…

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…

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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 166 active wildfires worldwide, covering 1,791,692 hectares. Satellites detected 38,220 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 · 4,384 fires with their own page in 2026 · map refreshed every 10 minutes · Data from NASA FIRMS, EFFIS, NIFC, CIFFC and Copernicus.