Fire near Torreón de Fique (Jaén)
Satellite detection and verification of the fire in Torreón de Fique.
Fire summary
The fire near Torreón de Fique (Jaén) was first detected by satellite on 20/09/2026 21:38 and last detected on 20/09/2026 23:16. 2 thermal detections were recorded, with a peak radiative power of 102 MW. Copernicus EFFIS has mapped a burnt area of about 102 hectares. Today's fire danger in Jaén province is extreme. No new detections have been recorded in recent hours.
Fire map
Where and when
- ProvinceJaén
- Autonomous communityAndalucía
- Coordinates37,88007, -3,39366
- First detection20/09/2026 21:38
- Last detection20/09/2026 23:16
Burnt area (EFFIS / Copernicus)
- EFFIS ID721279
- Burnt surface102 ha
- Fire date09/09/2026
EFFIS / Copernicus (European Forest Fire Information System).
Fire danger in the area
Source: EFFIS Fire Weather Index (Copernicus/JRC) · 27/09/2026
Official record: 2,578 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/09/2026 23:16 | MODIS | 61,6 | 75 | 37.8801, -3.3937 |
| 20/09/2026 21:38 | MODIS | 102,0 | 92 | 37.8848, -3.3937 |
Automatically generated from satellite data; it may contain inaccuracies. It does not replace official sources.