Wildfire near Refojos de Basto
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Personnel
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- ANEPC
Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from an active wildfire burning near Refojos de Basto, Portugal, where four recent heat detections highlight the ongoing spread of the front. The incident, managed by ANEPC with a response team of 15 personnel, began on August 15, 2026, and has currently charred 100 hectares, equivalent to 247 acres.
This active blaze unfolds within a broader national context where the typical fire season runs from June to October. Despite the ongoing threat near Refojos de Basto, the country's overall wildfire impact remains comparatively subdued this year, with 52,257 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 50% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Portugal for 1 day. In total it burned about 100 ha (247 acres) — around 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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