Started on Aug 29, 2026.
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
An active wildfire is currently burning near Aïn Arnat, Algeria, having consumed 200 hectares (494 acres) since it started on August 29, 2026. This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans the warm, dry months from roughly May to October.
Satellite monitoring over the past 48 hours has detected eight heat signatures in the vicinity, indicating how far the fire has spread. At the same time, satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the active front, reflecting the intensity at which the fire is currently burning.
In context
This wildfire burned in Algeria for 2 days. In total it burned about 200 ha (494 acres) — around 2.0 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
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