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Wildfire near Porth

Active · 100 ha (247 acres) · started 2026-08-13 · updated 2026-08-14

Wildfire near Porth — NASA satellite

Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).

Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).

A moderate heat signature is currently being picked up by satellites over an active wildfire near Porth in the United Kingdom, which has grown to cover 100 hectares, or 247 acres. The incident, which began on August 13, 2026, has registered 10 thermal detections over the past 48 hours.

Burning during the United Kingdom's typical fire season, which spans from April to September, the ongoing fire remains active in the area.

In context

This wildfire has been burning in United Kingdom for 1 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.

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