Wildfire near Sobrarbe
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
An active wildfire spanning 100 hectares, or 247 acres, is currently burning near Sobrarbe, Spain, following its ignition on August 4, 2026. Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the active front, alongside seven distinct heat detections in the surrounding area over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current extent of the spread in a region where the typical fire season runs from June to October.
This incident unfolds against a broader national backdrop of heightened fire activity across Spain, where 222,315 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 133% above the two-decade average for the country.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Spain for 1 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 222,315 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 133% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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