EndedUpdated · Source: EFFIS

Wildfire near Vegas del Condado (Jul 29 #2)

Started

Burned
1,531 hectares
3,783 acres
Lasted
94 days
from Jul 29, 2026
Growth per day
16 hectares
on average
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Key facts

Source: EFFIS
Official statusOutOut, no heat left.
JurisdictionJunta de Castilla y León (INFOCAL)

The story so far

Burning across agricultural areas and sclerophyllous vegetation near Vegas del Condado, Spain, a wildfire managed by the Junta de Castilla y León (INFOCAL) has ended after a ten-day run. The fire expanded at an average daily growth of approximately 153 hectares per day, ultimately consuming a total of 1,531 hectares, which equates to 3,783 acres.

This incident unfolded within Spain's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The broader landscape faces severe strain this year, with 223,403 hectares having burned so far in 2026, a figure that surges 135% above the two-decade average for the country.

In context

This wildfire burned in Spain for 75 days. In total it burned about 1,531 ha (3,783 acres) — around 15 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 301,593 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 217% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.

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