Wildfires today in the Canary Islands
Live map, satellite hotspots and fire danger in the 2 provinces of Canary Islands.
Active wildfires in the Canary Islands (0)
✅ No active heat spots detected at the moment.
Wildfires and fire danger by province in Canary Islands
| Province | Active now | Fire danger today | Recorded fires (EGIF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas | 0 | Very high | 421 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 0 | High | 759 |
Official record: 1,180 fires recorded in the region (1968–2022), according to the General Statistics of Forest Fires (MITECO).
Source: EFFIS Fire Weather Index (Copernicus/JRC)
Wildfires in Canary Islands
In the Canary Islands, wildfires mostly affect the islands with the largest pine and laurel forests: Tenerife, Gran Canaria and La Palma, and to a lesser extent La Gomera and El Hierro. Heatwaves with Saharan air, low humidity and wind can cause very fast fires in the summit areas.
Notable recent fires include Gran Canaria in August 2019 and Tenerife in August 2023, which affected several municipalities in the north of the island and the Güímar valley.
Firefighting is managed by the island councils (Cabildos) and their forest brigades, coordinated with the Government of the Canary Islands and 1-1-2 Canarias, with national support when needed. This page shows today's satellite hotspots in the provinces of Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, each province's fire danger and official links.
Official wildfire information for Canary Islands
Satellite detections do not replace official information. Check the status of each fire, evacuations and road closures in these sources:
- 1-1-2 Canarias
- MITECO — Forest fires
- Civil Protection / Emergencies 112
- Guardia Civil — SEPRONA (Environment)
- UME — Military Emergencies Unit
If you see a fire, call 112. Do not approach it and follow the authorities' instructions.