Started on Sep 23, 2026.
Spain todayLive
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
A moderate heat signature is currently being picked up by satellites over an active wildfire near Alamillo, Spain, where five distinct heat detections over the past 48 hours trace the local spread of the front. The blaze, which started on September 23, 2026, has burned through 130 hectares, equivalent to 321 acres.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. The broader landscape faces severe pressure, with 299,501 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a total that sits 214% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Spain for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 130 ha (321 acres) — about 1.3 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in Spain
Across Spain, roughly 299,501 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 214% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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