Wildfire near Izbište, Serbia (2026)

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The story so far

About 10 km northwest of Izbište.

Burning over a prolonged period of 45 days, the wildfire near Izbište, Serbia, which began on September 30, 2026, has now ended. Satellites monitoring the incident during its active phase picked up a moderate heat signature from the fire front. Based on the number of satellite hotspots, the final extent of the fire is roughly estimated at 150 hectares, equivalent to 371 acres.

This incident occurred within the region's typical fire season, which encompasses the warm, dry months roughly spanning from May to October.

In context

This wildfire burned in Serbia for 2 days. In total it burned about 150 ha (371 acres) — around 1.5 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.