Wildfire near Berrahal
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
An intense heat signature is currently being picked up by satellites over an active wildfire burning near Berrahal, Algeria. Having started on August 26, 2026, the blaze has consumed 3,130 hectares, which equals 7,734 acres.
As the fire continues to spread through the area, satellite monitoring over the past 48 hours has detected 130 thermal anomalies clustered nearby, illustrating the expansive reach of the current front.
This incident is unfolding within the region's typical fire season, which generally spans the warm, dry months from May to October.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Algeria for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 3,130 ha (7,734 acres) — about 31 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
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