Fire in Vila de Cruces (Pontevedra)
Satellite detection and verification of the fire in Vila de Cruces.
Fire summary
The fire in Vila de Cruces (Pontevedra) was first detected by satellite on 16/09/2026 15:23 and last detected on 16/09/2026 16:27. 3 thermal detections were recorded, with a peak radiative power of 8 MW. Copernicus EFFIS has mapped a burnt area of about 2 hectares. Today's fire danger in Pontevedra province is high. No new detections have been recorded in recent hours.
Fire map
Where and when
- ProvincePontevedra
- Autonomous communityGalicia
- Coordinates42,78192, -8,18351
- First detection16/09/2026 15:23
- Last detection16/09/2026 16:27
Burnt area (EFFIS / Copernicus)
- EFFIS ID736800
- Burnt surface2 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: 27,368 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 16:27 | VIIRS-21 | 7,5 | n | 42.7819, -8.1835 |
| 16/09/2026 15:42 | VIIRS-20 | 3,4 | n | 42.7802, -8.1883 |
| 16/09/2026 15:23 | VIIRS-SNPP | 4,7 | n | 42.7826, -8.1880 |
Automatically generated from satellite data; it may contain inaccuracies. It does not replace official sources.