Started on Aug 28, 2026.
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Green: vegetationBrown: already burnedOrange: fire right nowSentinel-2 · Copernicus
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Burning near the city of Berrahal in Algeria, an active wildfire has consumed 450 hectares, equivalent to 1,112 acres, since it started on August 28, 2026. Satellites are currently picking up a low heat signature, reflecting the intensity of the active fire front. Meanwhile, 31 heat detections have been registered in the area over the past 48 hours, highlighting the extent of the spread near Berrahal.
This incident unfolds during Algeria's typical fire season, which encompasses the warm, dry months running roughly from May to October.
In context
This wildfire burned in Algeria for 2 days. In total it burned about 450 ha (1,112 acres) — around 4.5 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
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