Az Zubayr, Iraq Fire, Az Zubayr
This archive page covers the Az Zubayr, Iraq Fire in Az Zubayr, Iraq. Last known size: 42 acres (17 hectares) under a Satellite cluster (FIRMS) classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 42 acres (17.0 ha)
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Status: Satellite cluster (FIRMS)
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
30.5677, 47.3150
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Az Zubayr, Iraq Fire in Az Zubayr, Iraq. Last known size: 42 acres (17 hectares) under a Satellite cluster (FIRMS) classification.
The fire was last updated 3 days ago by agency reporting systems.
Nearby communities include Az Zubayr (41.9 km SE), Al Hārithah (42.8 km E), Al Madīnah (44.2 km N), Basrah (45.1 km E).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
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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Az Zubayr
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Al Hārithah
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Al Madīnah
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Basrah
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Al Başrah al Qadīmah
Largest Fires in Az Zubayr
None listed right now.
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Az Zubayr (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 3 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Az Zubayr, Iraq |
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| Agency Fire ID | 382,591 |
| Country | Iraq |
| Province / State | Az Zubayr |
| Location | Az Zubayr |
| Latitude | 30.56767 |
| Longitude | 47.31502 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 4:52 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Satellite cluster (FIRMS) |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 42 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | Az Zubayr (26 mi SE), Al Hārithah (27 mi E), Al Madīnah (27 mi N), Basrah (28 mi E), Al Başrah al Qadīmah (30 mi E) |
| 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 Az Zubayr, Iraq Fire was approximately 42 acres (17 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Az Zubayr, Iraq Fire is located in Az Zubayr, Iraq at approximately 30.5677, 47.3150. Nearby towns include Az Zubayr (41.9 km SE), Al Hārithah (42.8 km E), Al Madīnah (44.2 km N), Basrah (45.1 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 2026-07-25.
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 Az Zubayr (26 mi SE), Al Hārithah (27 mi E), Al Madīnah (27 mi N), Basrah (28 mi E), Al Başrah al Qadīmah (30 mi E).
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).