Wildfire near Celorico de Basto, Portugal (2026)

Wildfire near Celorico de Basto — NASA satellite

Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS

Key facts

Source: NASA FIRMS

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The story so far

Summary written on Sep 23, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

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 burned in Portugal for 2 days. In total it burned about 100 ha (247 acres) — around 1.0 km². That size is an estimate from satellite hotspots, not a measured area.

In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.