FIRESIGNAL by 1338Live map › Ash Shaykhān (IQ)
Active wildfire near Ash Shaykhān (IQ) · 81 ha - since October 24, 2026
Active - last updated 13:20 UTC
Satellites are currently recording a wildfire near Ash Shaykhān (IQ). First detected 24-10-2026 12:29 (UTC), last seen 24-10-2026 13:20. The measured heat zone covered roughly 81 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 | 24-10-2026 12:29 UTC |
|---|---|
| Last detection | 24-10-2026 13:20 UTC |
| Coordinates | 36.6361, 43.5529 |
Surroundings
Nearest town: Ash Shaykhān (IQ), about 19 km. Larger town nearby: 'Ākra, about 31 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.