Forest fires in the Canary Islands: 98.1 hectares burned in 2025

The Canary Islands Institute of Statistics publishes data showing a decrease in the number of incidents but an increase in the burnt area compared to the previous year.

Volcanic landscape of the Canary Islands with burnt land and vegetation.
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Volcanic landscape of the Canary Islands with burnt land and vegetation.

In 2025, the Canary Islands registered 44 forest fires, the lowest number since 2021, affecting 98.1 hectares, a 245% increase from the previous year.

During the year 2025, the Canary Islands experienced a total of 98.1 hectares of forest land burned. Of this figure, the majority, 88.3 hectares, corresponded to non-forested areas. These data are part of the Forest Fire Statistics for the Canary Islands, published annually by the Canary Islands Institute of Statistics (ISTAC).
In the same year, 2025, 44 forest fires were recorded in the archipelago, representing the lowest figure since 2021. Compared to 2024, when 53 incidents occurred, this signifies a 17% decrease in the number of incidents.
However, the area affected by fire saw a significant increase, exceeding 245%. In 2024, 23.4 hectares were burned, while in 2025, this number rose to 98.1. The ISTAC publication provides historical data on forest fires in the region dating back to 1968.
Based on information from the official source: ISTAC — Instituto Canario de Estadística (23/09/2026)