Started on Sep 16, 2026.
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Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Active fires nearby1 · 100 km
Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from an active wildfire burning near San Bartolomé de la Torre, Spain, where five thermal detections have been recorded over the last 48 hours. The blaze has scorched 100 hectares, equivalent to 247 acres, since it started on September 16, 2026.
The incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. This fire contributes to a broader national crisis, with 296,691 hectares burned so far in 2026, a staggering 211% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Spain for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 100 ha (247 acres) — about 1.0 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in Spain
Across Spain, roughly 296,691 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 211% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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