Kirkuk, Iraq Fire, Kirkuk
This archive page covers the Kirkuk, Iraq Fire in Kirkuk, Iraq. Last known size: 266 acres (108 hectares) under a Satellite cluster (FIRMS) classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 266 acres (108 ha)
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Status: Satellite cluster (FIRMS)
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
35.4872, 44.1538
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Kirkuk, Iraq Fire in Kirkuk, Iraq. Last known size: 266 acres (108 hectares) under a Satellite cluster (FIRMS) classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 3 days ago.
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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Largest Fires in Kirkuk
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Kirkuk (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 3 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Kirkuk, Iraq |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 444,552 |
| Country | Iraq |
| Province / State | Kirkuk |
| Location | Kirkuk |
| Latitude | 35.48721 |
| Longitude | 44.15384 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 4:52 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Satellite cluster (FIRMS) |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 266 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| 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 Kirkuk, Iraq Fire was approximately 266 acres (108 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Kirkuk, Iraq Fire is located in Kirkuk, Iraq at approximately 35.4872, 44.1538.
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
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).