Wildfire near Dolno Količani
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning near Dolno Količani in North Macedonia, an active wildfire has consumed 380 hectares, equivalent to 939 acres, since it started on August 24, 2026. Satellites are currently picking up a low heat signature from the fire's front, while 15 heat detections have been registered over the past 48 hours to indicate the current spread of the perimeter.
This incident is occurring within North Macedonia's typical fire season, which spans the warm and dry months roughly from May to October.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in North Macedonia for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 380 ha (939 acres) — about 3.8 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
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