Started on Sep 30, 2026.
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
A moderate heat signature is currently being picked up by satellites over an active wildfire burning near Devesel, Romania, as six recent thermal detections cluster across the surrounding area. The blaze has scorched 100 hectares, equivalent to 247 acres, since it ignited on September 28, 2026.
This ongoing incident unfolds against the backdrop of the country's typical fire season, which generally spans the warm and dry months running roughly from May to October.
In context
This wildfire burned in Romania for 1 day. In total it burned about 180 ha (445 acres) — around 1.8 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
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