Started on Sep 14, 2026.
Portugal todayLive
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
An active wildfire is currently burning near Vieira do Minho, Portugal, having consumed 100 hectares (247 acres) since it began on September 14, 2026. Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the front, while 48-hour NASA FIRMS heat detections register four clusters nearby.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Broader national figures show that 65,438 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a total that is 38% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Portugal for less than a 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 Portugal
Across Portugal, roughly 65,438 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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