International Wildfire Activity
Germany Wildfires: Live Map & Satellite Activity
Track wildfire activity across Germany with Copernicus GWIS mapped burned-area events and NASA FIRMS satellite heat detections. GWIS provides satellite-derived burned-area context; FIRMS shows separate thermal activity detected from space.
For confirmed incidents, warnings and evacuation information, follow national and local authorities.
Satellite heat & recent fire events
Map key: fire pins show recent Copernicus GWIS fire events; orange and red marks show NASA satellite heat. A Copernicus event is not automatically a named official incident, and one wildfire can create several heat detections.
Recent fire events in Germany
Copernicus GWIS adds recent satellite-derived burned-area events alongside the NASA FIRMS heat layer. Each event gets an approximate geographic label from its source geometry, not an invented official incident name. These are fire-event records, not evacuation notices or incident-command reports.
Fire Event — Western Germany, Sep 25, 2026
Near 51.49°N, 6.72°E · latest source Sep 25, 2026
Fire Event — Central Germany, Sep 26, 2026
Near 52.16°N, 10.41°E · latest source Sep 26, 2026
Fire Event — Northwestern Germany, Sep 26, 2026
Near 53.13°N, 8.69°E · latest source Sep 26, 2026
Fire Event — Southwestern Germany, Sep 26, 2026
Near 49.35°N, 6.74°E · latest source Sep 26, 2026
Fire Event — Western Germany, Sep 26, 2026
Near 51.36°N, 6.71°E · latest source Sep 26, 2026
Fire Event — Eastern Germany, Sep 26, 2026
Near 52.17°N, 14.63°E · latest source Sep 26, 2026
Fire Event — Southeastern Germany, Sep 26, 2026
Near 48.81°N, 12.76°E · latest source Sep 26, 2026
Fire Event — Northern Germany, Sep 25, 2026
Near 53.52°N, 9.90°E · latest source Sep 25, 2026
Fire Event — Central Germany, Sep 22, 2026
Near 52.40°N, 11.31°E · latest source Sep 22, 2026
Fire Event — Southwestern Germany, Sep 25, 2026
Near 49.25°N, 6.85°E · latest source Sep 25, 2026
Fire Event — Western Germany, Sep 26, 2026
Near 52.21°N, 8.05°E · latest source Sep 26, 2026
Fire Event — Western Germany, Sep 25, 2026
Near 51.46°N, 6.74°E · latest source Sep 25, 2026
Fire Event — Western Germany, Sep 25, 2026
Near 51.62°N, 8.51°E · latest source Sep 25, 2026
Fire Event — Southern Germany, Sep 22, 2026
Near 48.33°N, 9.73°E · latest source Sep 22, 2026
Fire Event — Eastern Germany, Sep 25, 2026
Near 52.49°N, 13.84°E · latest source Sep 25, 2026
Fire Event — Southern Germany, Sep 25, 2026
Near 48.51°N, 10.85°E · latest source Sep 25, 2026
16 current/recent fire records from the last available source snapshot. A fresh source check is pending.
2026 fire-season statistics for Germany
Year-to-date burned area and mapped fires, compared with the historical average at the same point in the season since 2012.
Sep 16, 2026 · EFFIS seasonal charts are updated every 7 days.
View Copernicus EFFIS seasonal trend ↗EFFIS maps fires of roughly 30 hectares or larger, and its figures can differ from national agency totals. Mapped fires may also include intentionally set vegetation-management fires.
Germany activity at a glance
About wildfires in Germany
This Germany wildfire page combines NASA FIRMS satellite heat detections with recent mapped fire-event context and official fire-danger resources. Forest and vegetation fire conditions vary by region, especially during extended dry periods.
Germany forest-fire danger and seasonal conditions
The German Weather Service publishes a forest-fire danger index that changes with weather and fuel conditions. Copernicus EFFIS adds European seasonal burned-area and fire context.
Official wildfire information in Germany
Use DWD for forest-fire danger and state or local fire and civil-protection authorities for confirmed incidents and emergency instructions.
Germany wildfire FAQ
Are all red and orange dots confirmed wildfires?
No. NASA FIRMS detects thermal activity from satellites. These heat detections may be associated with wildfires, but they do not necessarily represent confirmed wildfire incidents. They can also come from prescribed burning, agricultural activity, industrial heat or another source.
Can one wildfire create several heat detections?
Yes. A single wildfire can produce multiple satellite heat detections during one or more satellite passes. The number of dots on the map should not be interpreted as the number of separate wildfires.
How often does WildfireSignal check the satellite feed?
WildfireSignal checks the NASA FIRMS feed every 10 minutes. However, the newest available observation for a location may be older because satellites pass over different areas at specific times.
Where should I check confirmed wildfire alerts in Germany?
Use the official national and local emergency sources linked on this page for confirmed wildfire information, alerts and evacuation instructions. WildfireSignal is designed for situational awareness and should not replace official emergency guidance.
Official and satellite wildfire sources for Germany
WildfireSignal uses NASA FIRMS for its satellite heat-detection layer and links to official sources for wildfire context. For confirmed incidents, warnings, evacuation orders and other emergency information, rely on official national and local authorities.