Wildfire near Vilarandelo (Jul 28)
Started on Jul 28, 2026.
Portugal today7 days
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
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Burning near Vilarandelo, Portugal, a 9,527-hectare (23,542-acre) wildfire burned for 14 days following its start on July 28, 2026. The fire advanced at an average daily growth of approximately 681 hectares per day across agricultural areas and transitional woodland-shrub.
The fire has now ended, concluding a notable event within Portugal's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Despite this incident, the broader national landscape reflects a quieter season so far, with 51,813 hectares burned across the country in 2026, marking a 51% decrease compared to the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Portugal for 2 days. In total it burned about 9,527 ha (23,542 acres) — around 95 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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