Wildfire near Buitrago del Lozoya
Started on Jul 16, 2026.
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🟤 red/brown = burned
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
An intense heat signature is currently emanating from the active wildfire near Puentes Viejas, Spain, where satellite data has identified 10 distinct heat detections over the last 48 hours. This cluster of thermal activity indicates a rapid expansion of the fire front across the landscape since the blaze first ignited on July 16, 2026.
The fire, now encompassing 250 hectares (618 acres) near Buitrago del Lozoya, continues to burn with significant intensity. Emergency monitoring remains focused on the area as the heat signatures confirm the ongoing progression of the incident.
In context
This wildfire burned in Spain for 52 days. In total it burned about 250 ha (618 acres) — around 2.5 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 296,502 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 211% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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