Wildfire near Quillan
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
An active wildfire burning near Quillan, France, is currently producing an intense heat signature according to satellite observations, highlighting the severity of the active front as the blaze maintains its presence in the region.
Detected through eight recent heat detections over the past 48 hours, the fire has consumed 180 hectares, equivalent to 445 acres, since it started on September 4, 2026. This incident unfolds during the typical French fire season, which spans from June to September.
The broader landscape reflects extreme conditions, with 96,595 hectares having burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure 555% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in France for 1 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.
The bigger picture in France
Across France, roughly 96,595 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 555% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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