Wildfire near Fafe, Portugal (2026)

Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS

The story so far

About 10 km north of Fafe.

Summary written on Sep 22, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

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. That size is an estimate from satellite hotspots, not a measured area.

In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.