EndedUpdated · Source: EFFIS

Wildfire near Correns (Jul 31)

Started

Burned
967 hectares
2,390 acres
Lasted
93 days
from Jul 31, 2026
Growth per day
10 hectares
on average
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The story so far

A wildfire that ignited on July 31, 2026, near Correns, France, burned for eight days across mixed forest and coniferous forest before coming to an end. Throughout its duration, the blaze consumed 967 hectares, or approximately 2,390 acres, averaging about 121 hectares of daily growth.

The incident unfolded against a notably severe backdrop for France, where 93,020 hectares have burned so far in 2026, a figure tracking 530 percent above the two-decade average. This heightened destruction aligns with the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to September.

In context

This wildfire burned in France for 92 days. In total it burned about 967 ha (2,390 acres) — around 9.7 km².

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

The bigger picture in France

Across France, roughly 98,642 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 568% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.

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