Started on Sep 24, 2026.
Portugal today7 daysYesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Burning across a span of 514 hectares (1,270 acres) of sclerophyllous vegetation and transitional woodland-shrub near São Marcos da Serra, Portugal, a seven-day wildfire has officially ended after consuming the landscape at an average daily growth rate of approximately 73 hectares per day.
This incident unfolded during the country's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Regionally, the broader picture reflects a milder season overall, with 71,327 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a 32 percent decrease compared to the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Portugal for 7 days. In total it burned about 514 ha (1,270 acres) — around 5.1 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in Portugal
Across Portugal, roughly 71,327 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 32% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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