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Wildfire near Clowne

Active · 100 ha (247 acres) · started 2026-08-14 · updated 2026-08-15

Wildfire near Clowne — NASA satellite

Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).

Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).

A 100-hectare (247-acre) wildfire remains active near Clowne in the United Kingdom after igniting on August 14, 2026. Operating within the region's typical fire season—which spans from April to September—the blaze has maintained a steady progression, with satellites currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the burning front.

Surrounding the active perimeter, satellite observations over the past 48 hours have registered four distinct heat detections in the immediate vicinity, illustrating the localized spread and activity of the Clowne incident.

In context

This wildfire has been burning in United Kingdom for 1 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.

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