Alcantarilha Alcantarilha Fire, Faro
The Alcantarilha Alcantarilha Fire was a wildfire in Faro, Portugal. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre under a Conclusão classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Conclusão
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
37.1358, -8.3499
Current Situation
The Alcantarilha Alcantarilha Fire was a wildfire in Faro, Portugal. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre under a Conclusão classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 2 days ago. Local observations show temperatures around 28°C, southeast winds of approximately 13 km/h.
Nearby communities include Alcantarilha (0.7 km SE), Pêra (1.6 km SE), Armação de Pêra (3.7 km S), Guia (4.5 km E).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 226 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Alcantarilha
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Pêra
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Armação de Pêra
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Guia
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Porches
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Algoz
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Alcantarilha at 0.4 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Alcantarilha Alcantarilha |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 20261050768 |
| Country | Portugal |
| Province / State | Faro |
| Location | Alcantarilha (Rogel), Pêra, Silves, Faro |
| Latitude | 37.13578 |
| Longitude | -8.34995 |
| Last Updated | Jul 26, 2026, 9:26 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Conclusão |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | Alcantarilha (0.4 mi SE), Pêra (1 mi SE), Armação de Pêra (2.3 mi S), Guia (2.8 mi E), Porches (2.9 mi W), Algoz (3.2 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 6:31 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | fogos-pt |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Alcantarilha Alcantarilha Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Alcantarilha Alcantarilha Fire is located in Faro, Portugal at approximately 37.1358, -8.3499. Nearby towns include Alcantarilha (0.7 km SE), Pêra (1.6 km SE), Armação de Pêra (3.7 km S), Guia (4.5 km E).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Conclusão. 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 Alcantarilha (0.4 mi SE), Pêra (1 mi SE), Armação de Pêra (2.3 mi S), Guia (2.8 mi E), Porches (2.9 mi W), Algoz (3.2 mi NE).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 5 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 82°F, 68% humidity, 8 mph from the se.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 2 days ago).