Wildfire near Vence
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning near the city of Vence in France, an active wildfire has consumed 100 hectares (247 acres) since it started on August 15, 2026. Satellites orbiting the area are picking up a low heat signature from the fire front, accompanied by four heat detections registered over the last 48 hours that indicate the current spread of the blaze. This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to September.
The broader landscape in France faces severe pressure, with 95,284 hectares burned so far in 2026, a staggering 546% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in France 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 France
Across France, roughly 95,284 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 546% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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