Started on Sep 19, 2026.
Spain todayLive
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Burning near the municipality of Villablanca, Spain, an active wildfire has consumed 330 hectares, equivalent to 815 acres, since it started on September 19, 2026. Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from the blaze, accompanied by 13 heat detections in the surrounding area over the past 48 hours, illustrating the active spread of the front.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The broader landscape faces heightened pressure, with 299,022 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a total that is 214% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Spain for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 330 ha (815 acres) — about 3.3 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 299,022 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 214% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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