Ash Shaţrah, Iraq Fire, Ash Shaţrah
The Ash Shaţrah, Iraq Fire was a wildfire in Ash Shaţrah, Iraq. The last recorded size was approximately 50 acres (20 hectares) under a Satellite cluster (FIRMS) classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 50 acres (20.0 ha)
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Status: Satellite cluster (FIRMS)
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
31.3576, 45.9644
Current Situation
The Ash Shaţrah, Iraq Fire was a wildfire in Ash Shaţrah, Iraq. The last recorded size was approximately 50 acres (20 hectares) under a Satellite cluster (FIRMS) classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 3 days ago.
The fire is near Ash Shaţrah (20.6 km E), Ar Rifā‘ī (42.6 km N), Nasiriyah (43.4 km SE).
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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Ash Shaţrah
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Ar Rifā‘ī
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Nasiriyah
Largest Fires in Ash Shaţrah
None listed right now.
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Ash Shaţrah (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Ash Shaţrah at 13 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 3 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Ash Shaţrah, Iraq |
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| Agency Fire ID | 392,575 |
| Country | Iraq |
| Province / State | Ash Shaţrah |
| Location | Ash Shaţrah |
| Latitude | 31.35762 |
| Longitude | 45.96436 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 4:52 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Satellite cluster (FIRMS) |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 50 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | Ash Shaţrah (13 mi E), Ar Rifā‘ī (26 mi N), Nasiriyah (27 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 4:52 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 Ash Shaţrah, Iraq Fire was approximately 50 acres (20 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Ash Shaţrah, Iraq Fire is located in Ash Shaţrah, Iraq at approximately 31.3576, 45.9644. Nearby towns include Ash Shaţrah (20.6 km E), Ar Rifā‘ī (42.6 km N), Nasiriyah (43.4 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 2026-07-25.
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 Ash Shaţrah (13 mi E), Ar Rifā‘ī (26 mi N), Nasiriyah (27 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).