Wildfire near Niebla (Aug 7)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature at an active wildfire burning near Niebla, Spain, where 60 heat detections have been recorded over the past 48 hours, illustrating the broad spread of the front. The blaze, which started on August 7, 2026, has consumed 1,500 hectares (3,707 acres).
This fire unfolds during Spain's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. The current incident contributes to a broader national crisis, with 223,403 hectares burned so far in 2026, a total that stands 135% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Spain for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 1,500 ha (3,707 acres) — about 15 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 223,403 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 135% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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Reports from people near the fire · unverified
Richard Millward · unverifiedPhoto taken from Palos de la Frontera, 19:40h on Friday 07/08/26
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