Started on Oct 15, 2026.
France todayLive
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
A moderate heat signature is currently being picked up by satellites over a 100-hectare (247-acre) wildfire that remains active near Ventiseri, France. Having started on October 15, 2026, the blaze has triggered four heat detections over the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing spread of the fire front in a region where the typical fire season runs from June to September.
This incident unfolds during a severe year for French wildfires, with 98,248 hectares already burned so far in 2026, marking a staggering 566% increase 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 98,248 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 566% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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