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Wildfire near Régina

Started · size estimated by satellite

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Estimated size
400 hectares
from satellite heat
Burning for
2 days
from Oct 30, 2026
Wildfire near Régina — NASA satellite

Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS

The story so far

A fast-moving wildfire near Régina, France, has been active since October 30, 2026, with satellites picking up an intense heat signature across the area. With the typical fire season in the region running from June to September, this late-season blaze continues to burn actively. Orbital monitoring has detected 16 heat signatures over the past 48 hours, pointing to a rough estimated footprint of 400 hectares, or approximately 988 acres.

This incident unfolds against a severe broader backdrop for the country, where 98,642 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a staggering 568 percent increase above the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire has been burning in France for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 400 ha (988 acres) — about 4.0 km². That size is an estimate from satellite hotspots, not a measured area.

Close to the tropics, fires tend to follow the dry season and are often linked to land-clearing rather than a single summer peak.

The bigger picture in France

Across France, roughly 98,642 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 568% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.

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