Wildfire near Oresh
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning near Oresh, Bulgaria, an active wildfire has scorched 180 hectares (445 acres) since it started on July 28, 2026. Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from the fire front.
In the past 48 hours, 9 heat detections have clustered nearby, highlighting the ongoing spread of the blaze.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Bulgaria for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 180 ha (445 acres) — about 1.8 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
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