Wildfire near Herrera del Duque
Started on Jul 31, 2026.
Spain today7 days
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🟤 red/brown = burned
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from an active wildfire burning near Herrera del Duque, Spain, which has grown to cover 180 hectares, or 445 acres, since it started on July 31, 2026. Orbital sensors over the past 48 hours have detected seven heat clusters nearby, underscoring the ongoing spread of the active fire front across the landscape.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. The wider landscape faces heightened vulnerability as Spain's total burned area reaches 221,383 hectares so far in 2026, tracking 132% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Spain for 2 days. In total it burned about 180 ha (445 acres) — around 1.8 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 296,502 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 211% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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