Karkira, Algeria Fire, Karkira
The Karkira, Algeria Fire was a wildfire in Karkira, Algeria. The last recorded size was approximately 937 acres (379 hectares); agencies listed it as Satellite cluster (FIRMS).
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 937 acres (379 ha)
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Status: Satellite cluster (FIRMS)
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
37.0337, 6.4514
Current Situation
The Karkira, Algeria Fire was a wildfire in Karkira, Algeria. The last recorded size was approximately 937 acres (379 hectares); agencies listed it as Satellite cluster (FIRMS).
Data for this incident was last refreshed 3 days ago.
Nearby communities include Karkira (16.6 km SE), Tamalous (27.5 km SE), Skikda (44.3 km SE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location.
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Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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Road Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Karkira
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Tamalous
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Skikda
Largest Fires in Karkira
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Karkira (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Karkira at 10 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 3 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Karkira, Algeria |
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| Agency Fire ID | 463,81 |
| Country | Algeria |
| Province / State | Karkira |
| Location | Karkira |
| Latitude | 37.03366 |
| Longitude | 6.45136 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 6:52 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Satellite cluster (FIRMS) |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 937 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | Karkira (10 mi SE), Tamalous (17 mi SE), Skikda (28 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 6:52 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | firms-sat |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Karkira, Algeria Fire was approximately 937 acres (379 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Karkira, Algeria Fire is located in Karkira, Algeria at approximately 37.0337, 6.4514. Nearby towns include Karkira (16.6 km SE), Tamalous (27.5 km SE), Skikda (44.3 km SE).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Satellite cluster (FIRMS). A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-26.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Karkira (10 mi SE), Tamalous (17 mi SE), Skikda (28 mi SE).
How many nearby fires are active?
No other active wildfires are listed within the nearby search radius.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 3 days ago).