Wildfires today in the Basque Country
Live map, satellite hotspots and fire danger in the 3 provinces of Basque Country.
Active wildfires in the Basque Country (0)
✅ No active heat spots detected at the moment.
Wildfires and fire danger by province in Basque Country
| Province | Active now | Fire danger today | Recorded fires (EGIF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Álava | 0 | Low | 798 |
| Guipúzcoa | 0 | Low | 1,639 |
| Vizcaya | 0 | Low | 1,394 |
Official record: 3,831 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 Basque Country
The Basque Country has a wetter climate than most of Spain and a low annual burnt area, but it is not free from fires. In Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa, scrub and bracken fires are relatively common in late winter and spring when the dry southerly wind blows; in Álava the risk increases in summer in cereal and scrub areas.
Forests are largely managed by the provincial councils (Diputaciones Forales), which handle prevention, while firefighting falls to the provincial fire services and emergency coordination to 112 Euskadi (SOS Deiak).
On this page you will see today's satellite hotspots in Álava, Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia, each province's fire danger and links to official information. Some thermal detections in this area may correspond to industrial sites or authorised agricultural burning.
Official wildfire information for Basque Country
Satellite detections do not replace official information. Check the status of each fire, evacuations and road closures in these sources:
- Emergencias 112 Euskadi
- 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.