WATCH FIRE · NZ
Active fire detections in Canterbury, New Zealand
Track wildfires worldwide live on the map. Current locations, spread and the latest update, continuously refreshed with NASA satellite data.Is the fire in Canterbury out?
Right now Watch Fire sees no active fire in Canterbury. Heat from a fire was last measured here on November 5, 2026.
Satellites look several times a day. As soon as new heat is measured, it appears here and on the live map.
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Fires near Canterbury
Elsewhere in New Zealand1 active fireNew Caledonia1 active fireFiji1 active fireSolomon Islands1 active fireAustralia223 active firesPapua New Guinea18 active fires
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Fire nearby? How to stay safe
- In immediate danger, call the emergency number.
- Always follow the instructions of the fire service and local authorities.
- With smoke around, keep windows and doors closed and limit effort outdoors.
- Leave in time when evacuation is advised: do not wait until you see flames.