Fire in Igualeja (Málaga)
Satellite detection and verification of the fire in Igualeja.
Fire summary
The fire in Igualeja (Málaga) was first detected by satellite on 27/09/2026 03:17 and last detected on 27/09/2026 15:33. 25 thermal detections were recorded, with a peak radiative power of 141 MW. Today's fire danger in Málaga province is moderate. No new detections have been recorded in recent hours.
Fire map
Where and when
- ProvinceMálaga
- Autonomous communityAndalucía
- Coordinates36,64162, -5,09068
- First detection27/09/2026 03:17
- Last detection27/09/2026 15:33
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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/09/2026 11:52 | MODIS | 47,2 | 78 | 36.6496, -5.1219 |
| 27/09/2026 11:52 | MODIS | 140,7 | 93 | 36.6576, -5.0984 |
| 27/09/2026 11:52 | MODIS | 29,0 | 49 | 36.6619, -5.1193 |
| 27/09/2026 06:04 | MODIS | 27,0 | 23 | 36.6325, -5.1034 |
| 27/09/2026 06:04 | MODIS | 20,9 | 44 | 36.6340, -5.1158 |
| 27/09/2026 05:34 | VIIRS-SNPP | 4,7 | n | 36.6301, -5.1139 |
| 27/09/2026 05:34 | VIIRS-SNPP | 3,2 | n | 36.6310, -5.0928 |
| 27/09/2026 04:13 | VIIRS-20 | 1,9 | n | 36.6345, -5.1104 |
| 27/09/2026 04:13 | VIIRS-20 | 1,6 | n | 36.6300, -5.1025 |
| 27/09/2026 04:13 | VIIRS-20 | 3,5 | n | 36.6352, -5.1148 |
| 27/09/2026 04:13 | VIIRS-20 | 1,3 | n | 36.6398, -5.1001 |
| 27/09/2026 03:54 | VIIRS-SNPP | 6,4 | n | 36.6324, -5.0916 |
| 27/09/2026 15:33 | VIIRS-20 | 33,6 | n | 36.6416, -5.0907 |
| 27/09/2026 15:33 | VIIRS-20 | 5,5 | n | 36.6574, -5.1032 |
| 27/09/2026 15:33 | VIIRS-20 | 13,2 | n | 36.6676, -5.1052 |
| 27/09/2026 15:14 | VIIRS-SNPP | 81,9 | n | 36.6454, -5.0825 |
| 27/09/2026 15:14 | VIIRS-SNPP | 4,9 | n | 36.6475, -5.1118 |
| 27/09/2026 14:38 | VIIRS-21 | 5,4 | n | 36.6556, -5.1127 |
| 27/09/2026 14:38 | VIIRS-21 | 62,5 | h | 36.6586, -5.1008 |
| 27/09/2026 14:38 | VIIRS-21 | 92,3 | l | 36.6672, -5.1083 |
| 27/09/2026 14:38 | VIIRS-21 | 15,4 | h | 36.6448, -5.0894 |
| 27/09/2026 14:38 | VIIRS-21 | 4,0 | n | 36.6452, -5.1121 |
| 27/09/2026 03:17 | VIIRS-21 | 7,8 | n | 36.6331, -5.0986 |
| 27/09/2026 03:17 | VIIRS-21 | 14,5 | n | 36.6452, -5.0958 |
| 27/09/2026 03:17 | VIIRS-21 | 12,9 | n | 36.6457, -5.1080 |
Automatically generated from satellite data; it may contain inaccuracies. It does not replace official sources.