Wildfire near Fornos de Algodres, Portugal (2026)

Wildfire near Fornos de Algodres — NASA satellite

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

The story so far

About 10 km northeast of Fornos de Algodres.

Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from an active wildfire burning near Fornos de Algodres, Portugal, which has been spreading since it started on November 3, 2026. The fire is currently estimated at 350 hectares, or about 865 acres, by satellite estimate based on thermal activity. Orbiting instruments have detected 14 heat signatures clustered nearby over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current spread of the fire across the area.

This incident unfolds during a broader fire season that typically runs from June to October in the region. Across the country, 71,525 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 32% below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire has been burning in Portugal for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 350 ha (865 acres) — about 3.5 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.