Wildfire near Ain Kechra
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning near the city of Ain Kechra, Algeria, an active wildfire spanning 280 hectares (692 acres) continues to generate moderate heat signatures as detected by satellites following its start on July 22, 2026.
With 15 thermal detections recorded in the surrounding area over the last 48 hours, the blaze maintains a steady presence across the landscape.
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