Wildfire near Vilarandelo
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Summary in preparation.
In context
This wildfire burned in Portugal for less than a day. In total it burned about 150 ha (371 acres) — around 1.5 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 31,410 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 70% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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