Wildfire near Marines
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites are picking up a low heat signature from the active wildfire burning near Marines, Spain, which has already consumed 150 hectares (371 acres) since it started on August 21, 2026. Monitoring systems have detected six heat signatures over the past 48 hours, highlighting the current spread of the fire front across the landscape.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. The broader landscape faces severe strain, with 296,939 hectares burned so far in 2026, a figure that surges 212% above the two-decade average for Spain.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Spain 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 Spain
Across Spain, roughly 296,939 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 212% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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