Wildfire near Nikšić (Sep 23), Montenegro (2026)

Part of a series of fires in the same area. The main one: Wildfire near Nikšić (Sep 10)

Wildfire near Nikšić (Sep 23) — NASA satellite

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

The story so far

About 10 km northwest of Nikšić.

Summary written on Sep 23, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

An active wildfire is currently burning near the city of Nikšić, Montenegro, having consumed 180 hectares, or 445 acres, since it started on September 22, 2026. Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the incident, alongside 11 heat detections clustering nearby over the last 48 hours to indicate the current spread of the fire front.

This activity unfolds within the region's typical fire season, which generally spans the warm, dry months from roughly May to October.

In context

This wildfire burned in Montenegro 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.