Started on Sep 19, 2026.
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Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
An active wildfire is currently burning near Lama, Spain, having scorched 130 hectares (321 acres) since it began on September 19, 2026. Orbiting satellites are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the burning front, while five distinct thermal detections over the past 48 hours indicate ongoing activity in the area.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The broader landscape faces severe pressure, with 298,897 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026, tracking 214% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Spain for less than a 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 Spain
Across Spain, roughly 298,897 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 214% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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