Wildfire near Carrazeda de Ansiães
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
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An intense heat signature detected from space is marking the path of an active wildfire spanning 100 hectares, or 247 acres, near the city of Carrazeda de Ansiães, Portugal. Satellites picking up this intense heat output have registered four thermal detections in the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing spread of the front. The incident, which began on August 8, 2026, is currently being actively fought by a response force of 244 personnel deployed by the ANEPC.
This event unfolds during Portugal's typical fire season, which runs annually from June to October. Despite the current activity near Carrazeda de Ansiães, the broader national picture shows a more subdued season so far. Across the country, 50,790 hectares have burned so far in 2026, a figure that remains 52 percent below the two-decade average for the same period.
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 50,790 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 52% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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