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 26/10/2026 16:26 and last detected on 29/10/2026 14:36. 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 high. The fire is still active: check official information and call 112 if you see fire.
Fire map
Where and when
- ProvinceBadajoz
- Autonomous communityExtremadura
- Coordinates39,07388, -5,78017
- First detection26/10/2026 16:26
- Last detection29/10/2026 14:36
- 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) · 30/10/2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/10/2026 14:36 | VIIRS-20 | 2,7 | n | 39.0739, -5.7802 |
| 29/10/2026 13:38 | VIIRS-21 | 12,7 | n | 39.0554, -5.7780 |
| 29/10/2026 13:38 | VIIRS-21 | 8,7 | n | 39.0711, -5.7769 |
| 28/10/2026 14:53 | VIIRS-20 | 9,1 | n | 39.0838, -5.7728 |
| 27/10/2026 14:16 | VIIRS-21 | 12,5 | n | 39.0856, -5.7765 |
| 27/10/2026 13:32 | VIIRS-20 | 16,0 | h | 39.0850, -5.7740 |
| 26/10/2026 16:26 | MODIS | 8,4 | 60 | 39.0935, -5.7654 |
| 26/10/2026 16:26 | MODIS | 12,1 | 68 | 39.0960, -5.7513 |
Automatically generated from satellite data; it may contain inaccuracies. It does not replace official sources.