Wildfires in Spain: Live Map & Fire Season Guide

When is wildfire season in Spain?

Wildfire risk is highest from late June through September, peaking in July and August across most of the country. Regions such as Galicia, Andalusia, Valencia, and Catalonia can see earlier or prolonged risk depending on local rainfall and vegetation.

What causes wildfires in Spain?

Most fires start through human activity — agricultural burning that gets out of control, discarded cigarettes, campfires, and machinery sparks — made far more dangerous by heat, drought, and wind. A smaller share are deliberately started. Extended heatwaves increase the risk of any ignition spreading quickly.

How to stay safe

• Follow official alerts from AEMET (weather warnings) and your local Protección Civil.
• Avoid open flames, barbecues, or burning waste outdoors during high-risk periods — many regions restrict this by law between June and September.
• If you live in or visit a rural or forested area, know your evacuation routes in advance.
• Call 112 immediately if you spot smoke or fire, and always follow instructions from local authorities.
• Never attempt to fight a wildfire yourself.

Official resources

• 112 — emergency number (works throughout Spain and the EU).
• Protección Civil — national civil protection agency.

Live wildfire map for Spain

The map below shows the same live, satellite-detected hotspot data as the main FireWatch Europe map, centered on Spain.

Sources

• EFFIS Annual Fire Reports (European Commission Joint Research Centre / Copernicus)
• AEMET — Spain's national meteorological agency