Sidi Mérouane, Algeria Fire, Sidi Mérouane
The Sidi Mérouane, Algeria Fire was a wildfire in Sidi Mérouane, Algeria. The last recorded size was approximately 41 acres (17 hectares) under a Satellite cluster (FIRMS) classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 41 acres (17.0 ha)
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Status: Satellite cluster (FIRMS)
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
36.7474, 6.2542
Current Situation
The Sidi Mérouane, Algeria Fire was a wildfire in Sidi Mérouane, Algeria. The last recorded size was approximately 41 acres (17 hectares) under a Satellite cluster (FIRMS) classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 3 days ago.
The fire is near Sidi Mérouane (25.2 km S), Mila (33.1 km S), Karkira (35.7 km NE), Tamalous (35.8 km E).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site.
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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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Sidi Mérouane
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Mila
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Karkira
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Tamalous
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Rouached
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Jijel
Largest Fires in Sidi Mérouane
None listed right now.
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Sidi Mérouane (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 3 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Sidi Mérouane, Algeria |
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| Agency Fire ID | 459,78 |
| Country | Algeria |
| Province / State | Sidi Mérouane |
| Location | Sidi Mérouane |
| Latitude | 36.74742 |
| Longitude | 6.25419 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 6:52 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Satellite cluster (FIRMS) |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 41 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | Sidi Mérouane (16 mi S), Mila (21 mi S), Karkira (22 mi NE), Tamalous (22 mi E), Rouached (23 mi SW), Jijel (28 mi W) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 6:52 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | firms-eu |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Sidi Mérouane, Algeria Fire was approximately 41 acres (17 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Sidi Mérouane, Algeria Fire is located in Sidi Mérouane, Algeria at approximately 36.7474, 6.2542. Nearby towns include Sidi Mérouane (25.2 km S), Mila (33.1 km S), Karkira (35.7 km NE), Tamalous (35.8 km E).
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 Sidi Mérouane (16 mi S), Mila (21 mi S), Karkira (22 mi NE), Tamalous (22 mi E), Rouached (23 mi SW), Jijel (28 mi W).
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).