Wildfire near Arcos de Valdevez
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
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Burning near Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal, an active wildfire spanning 100 hectares (247 acres) has been tracked by ANEPC since its start on August 18, 2026. Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from the front, while 8 heat detections cluster nearby over the last 48 hours to indicate the current spread.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The broader landscape reflects a national total of 59,641 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 43% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Portugal for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 100 ha (247 acres) — about 1.0 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in Portugal
Across Portugal, roughly 59,641 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 43% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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