Wildfire near Cerdeira (Jul 27 · NE)
Started on Jul 27, 2026.
Portugal today7 days
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
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Burning over a span of thirteen days near Cerdeira, Portugal, a wildfire that consumed 5,226 hectares (12,914 acres) of other natural land and agricultural areas has now ended. The blaze maintained an average daily growth of approximately 402 hectares per day after starting on July 27, 2026.
This incident unfolded during the country's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Despite this event, Portugal's broader seasonal impact remains relatively subdued, with 50,790 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 52% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Portugal for 1 day. In total it burned about 5,226 ha (12,914 acres) — around 52 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 65,438 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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