Wildfires in India today
So far in 2026, 4,039,876 hectares have burned in India — 39% below the 20-year average.
4,039,876 hectares so far this year, 39% below the average. Out of the 26 countries the European system tracks, India ranks 11th for area burned relative to its average.
Burning right now “Contained” doesn’t mean out. It’s the share of the perimeter where crews stopped the spread. In most of Europe it isn’t published; “not held back yet” is an official 0%.
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India experiences significant fire activity across its diverse landscapes, from the Himalayan forests of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh to the dry deciduous forests of central India. Forest fires peak during the hot, dry months of March through June, with the northwestern Himalayan states being particularly vulnerable.
Agricultural stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana creates seasonal fire events that severely impact air quality across northern India, including Delhi. Climate change and increasing temperatures are extending the fire season and intensifying fire behavior in forested areas.
This tracker monitors all satellite-detected fire activity across India's 28 states and 8 union territories in real-time.