Wildfire near Corte (Oct 14)

Burning near Corte, France, an active wildfire has consumed 100 hectares, equivalent to 247 acres, since it started on October 14, 2026. Despite its active status, satellites monitoring the area are picking up only a low heat signature from the fire's front, with four heat detections recorded over the past 48 hours highlighting the immediate spread of thermal activity nearby.

This incident unfolds during an extraordinary year for fire activity across the country. Total burned area has reached 98,194 hectares so far in 2026, a staggering 565 percent above the two-decade average. This late-season event also pushes well beyond the region's typical fire season, which historically runs strictly from June to September.