Fire in Chantada (Lugo)
Satellite detection and verification of the fire in Chantada.
Fire summary
The fire in Chantada (Lugo) was first detected by satellite on 16/09/2026 05:02 and last detected on 16/09/2026 22:19. 6 thermal detections were recorded, with a peak radiative power of 17 MW. Copernicus EFFIS has mapped a burnt area of about 13 hectares. Today's fire danger in Lugo province is high. No new detections have been recorded in recent hours.
Fire map
Where and when
- ProvinceLugo
- Autonomous communityGalicia
- Coordinates42,58135, -7,79519
- First detection16/09/2026 05:02
- Last detection16/09/2026 22:19
Burnt area (EFFIS / Copernicus)
- EFFIS ID736775
- Burnt surface13 ha
- Fire date16/09/2026
EFFIS / Copernicus (European Forest Fire Information System).
Fire danger in the area
Source: EFFIS Fire Weather Index (Copernicus/JRC) · 27/09/2026
Official record: 19,149 fires recorded (1968–2022) according to EGIF · MITECO.
Official sources and verification
A satellite hotspot is a thermal detection, not a confirmed fire. Verify it with the official sources:
National authorities
Regional authority
Independent satellite cross-check
Satellite data is indicative (NASA FIRMS / EFFIS). In an emergency, call 112.
Detection timeline
| Date and time | Satellite | FRP (MW) | Confidence | Lat / Lon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/09/2026 05:02 | VIIRS-21 | 2,4 | n | 42.5829, -7.7876 |
| 16/09/2026 22:19 | MODIS | 11,4 | 42 | 42.5825, -7.8015 |
| 16/09/2026 22:19 | MODIS | 11,5 | 44 | 42.5856, -7.7846 |
| 16/09/2026 22:19 | MODIS | 16,9 | 70 | 42.5802, -7.7889 |
| 16/09/2026 16:27 | VIIRS-21 | 10,9 | n | 42.5776, -7.7882 |
| 16/09/2026 14:46 | VIIRS-21 | 15,5 | n | 42.5772, -7.7907 |
Automatically generated from satellite data; it may contain inaccuracies. It does not replace official sources.