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Wildfire near Ash Shaykhān (IQ) · 106 ha - October 8, 2026 - October 10, 2026
Satellites recorded a wildfire near Ash Shaykhān (IQ) from 08-10-2026 12:12 to 10-10-2026 14:20 (UTC). The measured heat zone covered roughly 106 ha (an upper bound based on pixel size, not an official fire perimeter). The event counted a single satellite detection (MTG, MODIS).
Key figures
| First detection | 08-10-2026 12:12 UTC |
|---|---|
| Last detection | 10-10-2026 14:20 UTC |
| Coordinates | 36.6139, 43.4720 |
Surroundings
Nearest town: Ash Shaykhān (IQ), about 14 km. Larger town nearby: 'Ākra, about 39 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.