Wildfire near Los Barrios, Spain (2026)

Wildfire near Los Barrios — NASA satellite

Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS

Travelling nearby?Travel status for Málaga (126 km)

The story so far

About 15 km west of Los Barrios.

Summary written on Sep 15, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the active wildfire burning near Los Barrios, Spain, which has already consumed 130 hectares (321 acres) since it started on September 15, 2026. Orbiting sensors have detected five heat signatures within the last 48 hours, illustrating the current spread of the fire front across the landscape.

This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The broader environmental picture in Spain remains severe, with 296,691 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 211% above the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Spain for 2 days. In total it burned about 130 ha (321 acres) — around 1.3 km². That size is an estimate from satellite hotspots, not a measured area.

In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.