Wildfire near Skikda (Aug 28 · SE)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning near the city of Skikda in Algeria, an active wildfire has consumed 530 hectares, or 1,310 acres, since it started on August 28, 2026. Satellites monitoring the incident are currently picking up a low heat intensity from the front, indicating a lower peak fire radiative power despite the ongoing blaze.
Operational satellite tracking reveals a sprawling footprint in the area, with NASA's FIRMS detecting 59 heat signatures clustered nearby over the past 48 hours, illustrating the broader geographic spread of the fire front. This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans the warm, dry months roughly from May to October.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Algeria for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 400 ha (988 acres) — about 4.0 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
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