Wildfire near Navas del Rey
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning across broadleaf forest and mixed forest near Navas del Rey, Spain, a significant wildfire has ended after remaining active for 11 days. During its progression, the fire sustained an average daily growth of approximately 1,813 hectares per day, ultimately consuming a total area of 19,939 hectares (49,270 acres) after starting on July 23, 2026.
This destructive incident unfolds against the backdrop of an unusually severe regional fire season, which typically spans from June to October. Across the country, the total burned area has reached 221,446 hectares so far in 2026, marking a staggering 132% increase above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Spain for 11 days. In total it burned about 19,939 ha (49,270 acres) — around 199 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 221,446 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 132% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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