Wildfire near Perafita
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Personnel
- 32
- Jurisdiction
- ANEPC
A 100-hectare (247-acre) wildfire remains active near Perafita, Portugal, having started on August 16, 2026. Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the active front, while four heat detections over the past 48 hours trace the spread of the fire across the area. A force of 32 personnel from ANEPC is currently deployed to manage the incident.
This active fire unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. Across the country, 52,257 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a total that sits 50% below the two-decade average for Portugal.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Portugal for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 100 ha (247 acres) — about 1.0 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in Portugal
Across Portugal, roughly 52,257 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 50% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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