Started on Sep 15, 2026.
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Green: vegetationBrown: already burnedOrange: fire right nowSentinel-2 · Copernicus
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Burning across 805 hectares (1,989 acres) of coniferous forest and other natural land near Tuéjar, Spain, this fire remained active for six days after igniting on September 15, 2026, maintaining an average daily growth of approximately 134 hectares per day before finally reaching an ended status.
This incident unfolds during Spain's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The broader landscape faces severe pressure this year, with 299,022 hectares burned so far in 2026, a staggering 214% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Spain for 25 days. In total it burned about 805 ha (1,989 acres) — around 8.1 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 301,170 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 216% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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