Wildfire near Lodève
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Intense heat signatures detected by satellites are currently marking the front of an active wildfire near Lodève, France, which has already consumed 150 hectares, or 371 acres, since it started on August 14, 2026. Orbiting equipment has picked up six distinct heat detections over the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing spread of the blaze across the region.
This incident unfolds during the area's typical fire season, which runs from June to September. The broader national picture reveals severe conditions across the country, with 93,472 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a staggering 533 percent increase 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 150 ha (371 acres) — about 1.5 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 93,472 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 533% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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