Wildfire near Clifford
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning near Clifford in the United Kingdom, an active wildfire has consumed 150 hectares, or 371 acres, since it started on August 24, 2026. Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from the burning front, while thermal sensors have registered six heat detections in the surrounding area over the past 48 hours, illustrating the localized spread of the fire.
This incident is unfolding during the region's typical fire season, which spans from April to September.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in United Kingdom for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 150 ha (371 acres) — about 1.5 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
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