Wildfire near Nules
Started on Jul 25, 2026.
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Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Spanning over fourteen days of active burning, the wildfire near Nules, Spain, consumed 9,222 hectares (22,788 acres) of sclerophyllous vegetation and coniferous forest. The fire sustained an average daily growth of approximately 659 hectares per day before ultimately reaching a status of ended. This incident unfolded against a broader national backdrop where 223,403 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure 135% above the two-decade average.
The outbreak occurred within the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October, bringing heightened environmental pressures to the local landscape of Nules.
In context
This wildfire burned in Spain for 45 days. In total it burned about 9,222 ha (22,788 acres) — around 92 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 296,502 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 211% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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