Satellite fire · Iraq Fire, Iraq
This archive page covers the Satellite fire · Iraq Fire in Iraq. Last known size: 619 acres (251 hectares) and was classified as Satellite cluster (FIRMS).
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 619 acres (251 ha)
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Status: Satellite cluster (FIRMS)
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
35.6858, 43.8756
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Satellite fire · Iraq Fire in Iraq. Last known size: 619 acres (251 hectares) and was classified as Satellite cluster (FIRMS).
Data for this incident was last refreshed 4 days ago.
The fire is near Dibis (17.7 km E), Mexmur (28.5 km W), Qushtepe (38.1 km NE), Al Ḩawījah (41.1 km S).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site.
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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Dibis
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Mexmur
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Qushtepe
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Al Ḩawījah
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Ar Riyāḑ
Largest Fires
None listed right now.
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Iraq (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Dibis at 11 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Satellite fire · Iraq |
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| Agency Fire ID | 446,548 |
| Country | Iraq |
| Province / State | — |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 35.68577 |
| Longitude | 43.87557 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 4:52 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Satellite cluster (FIRMS) |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 619 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | Dibis (11 mi E), Mexmur (18 mi W), Qushtepe (24 mi NE), Al Ḩawījah (26 mi S), Ar Riyāḑ (29 mi S) |
| 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 Satellite fire · Iraq Fire was approximately 619 acres (251 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Satellite fire · Iraq Fire is located in Iraq at approximately 35.6858, 43.8756. Nearby towns include Dibis (17.7 km E), Mexmur (28.5 km W), Qushtepe (38.1 km NE), Al Ḩawījah (41.1 km S).
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 Dibis (11 mi E), Mexmur (18 mi W), Qushtepe (24 mi NE), Al Ḩawījah (26 mi S), Ar Riyāḑ (29 mi S).
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 4 days ago).