Wildfire near Jódar
Started on Sep 9, 2026.
Spain today7 days
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
A low-intensity wildfire remains active near the municipality of Jódar in Spain, having scorched 150 hectares (371 acres) since it broke out on September 9, 2026. Orbiting satellites are currently picking up a low heat signature while registering six distinct thermal detections over the past 48 hours, illustrating the localized spread and simmering nature of the ongoing front within a region where typical fire seasons span from June to October.
This incident unfolds against a profoundly severe backdrop for the country's landscape. Across Spain, a staggering 296,502 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a total that surges 211% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Spain for 1 day. In total it burned about 150 ha (371 acres) — around 1.5 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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