Fire in Quiroga (Lugo)
Satellite detection and verification of the fire in Quiroga.
Fire summary
The fire in Quiroga (Lugo) was first detected by satellite on 15/09/2026 23:18 and last detected on 16/09/2026 16:42. It has been active for 2 days, with 2 thermal detections and a peak radiative power of 142 MW. Copernicus EFFIS has mapped a burnt area of about 762 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
- Coordinates42,51015, -7,21784
- First detection15/09/2026 23:18
- Last detection16/09/2026 16:42
- Days active2 days
Burnt area (EFFIS / Copernicus)
- EFFIS ID736749
- Burnt surface762 ha
- Fire date15/09/2026
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 16:42 | MODIS | 141,6 | 70 | 42.5102, -7.2178 |
| 15/09/2026 23:18 | MODIS | 25,2 | 34 | 42.5170, -7.2421 |
Automatically generated from satellite data; it may contain inaccuracies. It does not replace official sources.