Wildfire near Aïn Arnat
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
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 has been burning in Algeria for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 200 ha (494 acres) — about 2.0 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
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