Started on Aug 1, 2026.
Spain today7 days
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
About 10 km southwest of Navaluenga.
Summary written on Aug 1, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.
An active wildfire is currently burning near Navaluenga, Spain, having scorched 100 hectares (247 acres) since it started on August 1, 2026. Orbiting satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from the burning front, while 7 separate thermal detections within the past 48 hours indicate ongoing activity and spread in the surrounding area.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The broader landscape faces heightened pressure as total burned area across the country reaches 221,446 hectares so far in 2026, marking a figure 132% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Spain for 2 days. In total it burned about 100 ha (247 acres) — around 1.0 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.
The bigger picture in Spain
Across Spain, roughly 301,413 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 216% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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