Fire in Benahavís (Málaga)
Satellite detection and verification of the fire in Benahavís.
Fire summary
The fire in Benahavís (Málaga) was first detected by satellite on 16/09/2026 16:27 and last detected on 16/09/2026 16:27. 1 thermal detections were recorded, with a peak radiative power of 11 MW. Copernicus EFFIS has mapped a burnt area of about 343 hectares. Today's fire danger in Málaga province is very extreme. No new detections have been recorded in recent hours.
Fire map
Where and when
- ProvinceMálaga
- Autonomous communityAndalucía
- Coordinates36,52144, -5,05461
- First detection16/09/2026 16:27
- Last detection16/09/2026 16:27
Burnt area (EFFIS / Copernicus)
- EFFIS ID736913
- Burnt surface343 ha
- Fire date13/09/2026
EFFIS / Copernicus (European Forest Fire Information System).
Fire danger in the area
Source: EFFIS Fire Weather Index (Copernicus/JRC) · 27/09/2026
Official record: 4,292 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 | 10,7 | n | 36.5214, -5.0546 |
Automatically generated from satellite data; it may contain inaccuracies. It does not replace official sources.
