International Wildfire Activity
United Kingdom Wildfires (UK): Live Map & Satellite Activity
Track wildfire activity across United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
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 records load separately so the country page itself does not wait on external incident sources.
2026 fire-season statistics for United Kingdom
Year-to-date burned area and mapped fires, compared with the historical average at the same point in the season since 2012.
Latest available update · 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.
United Kingdom activity at a glance
About wildfires in the United Kingdom
This United Kingdom (UK) wildfire page separates NASA FIRMS satellite heat observations from Copernicus mapped fire-event data and local incident reporting. Wildfires can affect grass, heath, moorland and other vegetation during prolonged dry weather, while local fire and rescue services remain the source for confirmed incidents and immediate response information.
UK wildfire risk and dry-weather conditions
Wildfire risk can increase during extended dry, warm and windy periods and is not limited to one fixed season. The Met Office Fire Severity Index provides UK condition context, while Copernicus EFFIS adds broader European fire-season information.
Official wildfire information in the UK
Follow local fire and rescue services for confirmed incidents and immediate safety information. The Met Office Fire Severity Index provides UK wildfire-condition context, while the government Prepare service publishes public wildfire safety guidance.
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?
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 United Kingdom
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.