Wildfire near Jumelles
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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).
An active wildfire burning near Jumelles, France, has scorched 130 hectares (321 acres) since it began on August 10, 2026. Satellites are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the burning front, accompanied by five heat detections in the surrounding area over the past 48 hours that trace the recent spread of the fire.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to September. The broader situation in France reflects an severe year for blazes, with 93,301 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a staggering 532% increase above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in France for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 130 ha (321 acres) — about 1.3 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in France
Across France, roughly 93,301 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 532% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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