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Active wildfire near Alignan-du-Vent (FR) · 1,250 ha - since September 15, 2026

Active - last updated 14:05 UTC

Heat zone1,250 ha
Detections3
Max. radiative power36.8 MW

Satellites are currently recording a wildfire near Alignan-du-Vent (FR). First detected 15-09-2026 13:42 (UTC), last seen 15-09-2026 14:05. The measured heat zone covered roughly 1,250 ha (an upper bound based on pixel size, not an official fire perimeter). The event counted 3 satellite detections (SNPP, MTG, MODIS).

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Key figures

First detection15-09-2026 13:42 UTC
Last detection15-09-2026 14:05 UTC
Coordinates43.4799, 3.3546

Surroundings

Nearest town: Alignan-du-Vent (FR), about 2 km. Larger town nearby: Montpellier, about 45 km.

Observed by

This fire was seen by 3 satellite source(s): SNPP, 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.