Fire in Villar de Rena (Badajoz)
Satellite detection and verification of the fire in Villar de Rena.
Fire summary
The fire in Villar de Rena (Badajoz) was first detected by satellite on 21/10/2026 14:46 and last detected on 23/10/2026 15:27. It has been active for 3 days, with 8 thermal detections and a peak radiative power of 2 MW. Today's fire danger in Badajoz province is moderate. The fire is still active: check official information and call 112 if you see fire.
Fire map
Where and when
- ProvinceBadajoz
- Autonomous communityExtremadura
- Nearest townVillar de Rena · 2.8 km
- Coordinates39,09672, -5,79165
- First detection21/10/2026 14:46
- Last detection23/10/2026 15:27
- Days active3 days
Burnt area (EFFIS / Copernicus)
No confirmed EFFIS perimeter yet. EFFIS only maps large fires (≥ ~30 ha) and with some delay.
Fire danger in the area
Source: EFFIS Fire Weather Index (Copernicus/JRC) · 24/10/2026
Official record: 6,367 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/10/2026 15:27 | VIIRS-SNPP | 2,4 | n | 39.0967, -5.7917 |
Automatically generated from satellite data; it may contain inaccuracies. It does not replace official sources.