Wildfire near Tírig (Aug 7)
Started on Aug 7, 2026.
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Burning across seven days with an average daily growth of approximately 104 hectares per day, a 726-hectare wildfire near Tírig, Spain, has now ended. The fire ignited on August 7, 2026, consuming sclerophyllous vegetation and other natural land within a region where the typical fire season spans from June to October.
This incident unfolds within a broader national context of heightened fire activity, as 275,893 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026—marking a total that is 190% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Spain for 34 days. In total it burned about 726 ha (1,794 acres) — around 7.3 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 296,502 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 211% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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