EndedUpdated · Source: NASA FIRMS

Wildfire near Rivadavia (Sep 10)

Started · size estimated by satellite

Estimated size
330 hectares
from satellite heat
Lasted
3 days
from Sep 10, 2026
Wildfire near Rivadavia (Sep 10) — NASA satellite

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

The story so far

About 30 km south of Rivadavia.

Summary written on Sep 11, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature at the active Rivadavia wildfire in Argentina, where 13 recent heat detections underscore how far the blaze has spread. The fire has consumed 330 hectares, which translates to 815 acres, since it started on September 10, 2026.

This incident unfolds against the backdrop of the broader national fire season, which typically runs from December to March. Across the country, 784,148 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 81 percent below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Argentina for 2 days. In total it burned about 330 ha (815 acres) — around 3.3 km². That size is an estimate from satellite hotspots, not a measured area.

In the Southern Hemisphere the season runs the other way, peaking roughly from November through March.

The bigger picture in Argentina

Across Argentina, roughly 1,031,670 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 75% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

Alerts near Rivadavia

This fire is over. We'll email you if satellites detect new fire in this area. Free, no account.

Get alerts
Argentina today7 days
0Fires · 7d145Hotspots 48h0Hectares · 7d
Last 7 days · steadyHow many named wildfires were burning on each of the last 7 days. It rises when there are more than on the earlier days.
All Argentina wildfires

Community reports

Reports from people near the fire · unverified

＋ Add info/photo
No reports yet. Nearby? Be the first to report.

Be the first to report what is happening →

Not official emergency information. In an emergency, contact fire services/authorities.

More fires in Argentina

See all
Wildfire near Quimilí (Aug 26)Ended · about 300 hectares (estimated) Wildfire near QuimilíEnded · about 300 hectares (estimated) Wildfire near Quimilí (Sep 24)Ended · about 350 hectares (estimated) Bunker FireEnded · 2,851 acres Wildfire near Quimilí (Sep 26)Ended · about 480 hectares (estimated) Wildfire near Quimilí (Sep 10)Ended · about 480 hectares (estimated)