Started on Sep 22, 2026.
Portugal today7 days
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
An active wildfire covering 130 hectares (321 acres) continues to burn near the city of Fafe, Portugal, having started on September 22, 2026. Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the burning front, while six heat detections over the last 48 hours map the recent spread of the fire across the area.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. Broader national figures show that 69,874 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, tracking 34% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Portugal for 1 day. In total it burned about 130 ha (321 acres) — around 1.3 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in Portugal
Across Portugal, roughly 71,456 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 32% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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