Started on Oct 3, 2026.
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 city of Vrap in Albania, an active wildfire has consumed 100 hectares, equivalent to 247 acres, since it started on October 1, 2026. Satellites monitoring the incident are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the active front.
The fire's footprint is underscored by four satellite heat detections recorded over the last 48 hours, highlighting the extent of the cluster nearby as the blaze continues to affect the region during the warm, dry months that typically span from May to October.
In context
This wildfire burned in Albania for 1 day. In total it burned about 250 ha (618 acres) — around 2.5 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
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