Fire in Don Benito (Badajoz)
Satellite detection and verification of the fire in Don Benito.
Fire summary
The fire in Don Benito (Badajoz) was first detected by satellite on 21/10/2026 15:27 and last detected on 24/10/2026 15:27. It has been active for 4 days, with 8 thermal detections and a peak radiative power of 16 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 townHernán Cortés · 3.5 km
- Coordinates39,02853, -5,89136
- First detection21/10/2026 15:27
- Last detection24/10/2026 15:27
- Days active4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/10/2026 15:27 | VIIRS-20 | 16,3 | n | 39.0346, -5.8942 |
| 24/10/2026 14:32 | VIIRS-21 | 3,7 | n | 39.0224, -5.8886 |
Automatically generated from satellite data; it may contain inaccuracies. It does not replace official sources.