Live satellite hotspots · source: NASA FIRMS
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The Landes forest in the Gironde is Western Europe's largest planted pine forest. In summer 2022 the La Teste-de-Buch and Landiras fires together burned almost 30,000 hectares and more than 36,000 people, many of them campers near the Dune du Pilat, were evacuated. In 2025 a large part of the Médoc near Hourtin burned again.
This map covers the Gironde and northern Landes, from Pointe de Grave to Mimizan.
Hotspots come from the VIIRS instruments on NASA FIRMS satellites (NOAA-20, NOAA-21 and Suomi NPP) and are cross-checked against Copernicus EFFIS. A hotspot is a heat detection, not a confirmed fire: industrial sites, solar farms and permanent burners are filtered out automatically.
Arcachon Bay and Dune du Pilat
Dense pine directly behind the campsites of Pyla and La Teste; much of it was lost in 2022.
Landes de Gascogne
The vast production forest south of Bordeaux around Landiras and Hostens; fire can also spread underground through dry peat.
Médoc and the lakes
Forest between the lakes and the sea at Lacanau, Carcans and Hourtin, popular with campers.
Is there a wildfire in the Gironde right now?
The map shows every heat detection in recent hours. Press Live refresh for the latest data.
Is camping near Arcachon safe?
Usually yes, but the forest is highly flammable. Know your campsite's evacuation route and keep FR-Alert enabled.
Why are Gironde fires so large?
It is a continuous resin-rich pine forest on sandy soil; with drought and wind, fire travels great distances.
When is the fire season?
July to September; after dry winters it can start in spring.
Which number do I call?
112 or 18.
Where can I see all of France?
On the France map.
How do I see if a wildfire is close to my campsite or holiday address in the Gironde?
Use the location finder on this map: type your destination, village or campsite name, or tap "Use my location". The map instantly shows the distance in kilometres to the nearest active hotspot, and you can switch on alerts for fires within 5 to 100 km. Every search gets its own link, so you can share the situation around your own address with family or fellow travellers.