Wildfire near Aïn Smara (Aug 28)
Started on Aug 28, 2026.
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning through the agricultural and rural landscapes surrounding Aïn Smara, Algeria, an active wildfire has scorched 150 hectares (371 acres) since it began on August 28, 2026. Satellites are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the active front, while orbital monitors have detected six distinct heat signatures in the immediate area over the past 48 hours, illustrating the localized spread of the blaze.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans the warm, dry months roughly from May to October.
In context
This wildfire burned in Algeria for 2 days. In total it burned about 150 ha (371 acres) — around 1.5 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
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