Wildfire near Rodès
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🟤 red/brown = burned
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning across sclerophyllous vegetation and agricultural areas near Rodès, France, a wildfire that ultimately consumed 1,091 hectares (2,696 acres) was active for 34 days after starting on July 5, 2026, maintaining an average daily growth of approximately 32 hectares per day before finally having its status marked as ended.
This prolonged incident unfolded within the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to September. The blaze contributes to a broader national crisis, as 2026 has seen 93,020 hectares burn across the country so far, a staggering 530 percent above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in France for 53 days. In total it burned about 1,091 ha (2,696 acres) — around 11 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 96,475 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 554% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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