Wildfire near Blaenavon
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from an active wildfire burning near Blaenavon, United Kingdom, where 21 heat detections have been recorded over a 48-hour period, underscoring the ongoing spread of the front. The fire, which started on August 13, 2026, has grown to encompass 230 hectares, equivalent to 568 acres.
This incident unfolds squarely within the region's typical fire season, which runs from April to September.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in United Kingdom for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 230 ha (568 acres) — about 2.3 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
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