Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
The story so far
Summary written on Sep 27, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.
An active wildfire is currently burning near Serby, Poland, spanning 100 hectares, which is equivalent to 247 acres. The incident began on September 27, 2026, and remains active in the area.
Orbiting satellites are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the burning front, alongside eight distinct heat detections captured over the past 48 hours.
This event falls within the region's typical fire season, which occurs during the warm, dry months roughly spanning from May to October.
In context
This wildfire burned in Poland for 2 days. In total it burned about 100 ha (247 acres) — around 1.0 km². That size is an estimate from satellite hotspots, not a measured area.
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
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