Wildfire near Vilaller
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🟤 red/brown = burned
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning near Vilaller in Spain, a 100-hectare (247-acre) wildfire remains active after igniting on August 1, 2026. Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the active front, alongside five heat detections over the past 48 hours that trace the recent spread of the fire across the landscape.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. The broader national picture reveals heightened wildfire activity across the country, with 221,446 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a total that is 132% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Spain 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 Spain
Across Spain, roughly 221,446 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 132% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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