EndedUpdated · Source: EFFIS

Wildfire near Navas del Rey

Started

Burned
19,939 hectares
49,270 acres
Lasted
92 days
from Jul 23, 2026
Growth per day
217 hectares
on average
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The story so far

Spanning 19,939 hectares (49,270 acres) of broadleaf forest and mixed forest near Navas del Rey, Spain, a 16-day wildfire campaign has officially ended. Burning at an average daily rate of approximately 1,246 hectares per day since it began on July 23, 2026, the blaze heavily impacted regional forestry.

This destructive incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The broader landscape faces unprecedented pressure, with 223,403 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a staggering 135 percent surge above the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Spain for 90 days. In total it burned about 19,939 ha (49,270 acres) — around 199 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 301,413 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 216% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.

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