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Wildfire near Sinjār (IQ) · 463 ha - September 21, 2026 - September 24, 2026
Satellites recorded a wildfire near Sinjār (IQ) from 21-09-2026 16:58 to 24-09-2026 06:30 (UTC). The measured heat zone covered roughly 463 ha (an upper bound based on pixel size, not an official fire perimeter). The event counted 2 satellite detections (MTG, MODIS).
Key figures
| First detection | 21-09-2026 16:58 UTC |
|---|---|
| Last detection | 24-09-2026 06:30 UTC |
| Coordinates | 36.2670, 42.1394 |
Surroundings
Nearest town: Sinjār (IQ), about 24 km. Larger town nearby: Sumayl, about 91 km.
Observed by
This fire was seen by 2 satellite source(s): MTG, MODIS. Polar satellites deliver sharp measurements but pass over a few times a day; geostationary satellites watch continuously with a coarser pixel.
How these figures are produced
FireSignal groups individual satellite detections into a single fire event. The heat zone is the sum of the measured pixels and is therefore an upper bound: it says where heat was observed, not how many hectares actually burned. Official figures from fire services or authorities are usually lower. Cloud and thick smoke block the view, so there is always a gap between two observations.