Wildfire near Ejulve (Jul 21)
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning across sclerophyllous vegetation and other natural land near Ejulve, Spain, a wildfire that ultimately consumed 2,631 hectares (6,501 acres) burned for 18 days after starting on July 21, 2026, averaging an expansion of approximately 146 hectares per day before finally being brought to an end.
The incident unfolded during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. This blaze added to a broader national crisis, contributing to a total of 223,403 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026—a figure standing 135% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Spain for 45 days. In total it burned about 2,631 ha (6,501 acres) — around 26 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in Spain
Across Spain, roughly 295,856 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 211% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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