Started on Sep 16, 2026.
France todayLive
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from an active wildfire burning near Labouheyre, France, with eight thermal detections clustered nearby over the past 48 hours to map its current spread. Having started on September 16, 2026, the blaze has grown to consume 200 hectares, or 494 acres.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to September. Meanwhile, the broader national landscape faces severe pressure, with 96,966 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026—a staggering 557% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in France for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 200 ha (494 acres) — about 2.0 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 96,966 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 557% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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