Started on Sep 23, 2026.
Portugal todayLive
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Active fires nearby3 · 100 km
A moderate heat signature is currently being picked up by satellites near Celorico de Basto, Portugal, where an active wildfire has consumed 100 hectares (247 acres) since it started on September 23, 2026. The burning front is part of the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October.
Mapping data shows 10 thermal detections clustered nearby over the past 48 hours, highlighting the extent of the spread in the area. This incident develops within a broader national picture, as 69,904 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, tracking 34% below the two-decade average.
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 69,904 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 34% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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