El Kef, Tunisia Fire, El Kef
The El Kef, Tunisia Fire was a wildfire in El Kef, Tunisia. The last recorded size was approximately 1,900 acres (769 hectares) under a Satellite cluster (FIRMS) classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 1,900 acres (769 ha)
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Status: Satellite cluster (FIRMS)
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
36.1940, 8.5363
Current Situation
The El Kef, Tunisia Fire was a wildfire in El Kef, Tunisia. The last recorded size was approximately 1,900 acres (769 hectares) under a Satellite cluster (FIRMS) classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 5 days ago.
The fire is near El Kef (15.3 km E), Sakiet Sidi Youssef (16.5 km W), Nibbar (23.5 km NE), Wadi Maliz (30.5 km N).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site.
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Environment
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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El Kef
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Sakiet Sidi Youssef
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Nibbar
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Wadi Maliz
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Tajerouine
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Menzel Salem
Largest Fires in El Kef
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in El Kef (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: El Kef at 9.5 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | El Kef, Tunisia |
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| Agency Fire ID | 452,107 |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Province / State | El Kef |
| Location | El Kef |
| Latitude | 36.19404 |
| Longitude | 8.53633 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 6:14 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Satellite cluster (FIRMS) |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 1,900 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | El Kef (9.5 mi E), Sakiet Sidi Youssef (10 mi W), Nibbar (15 mi NE), Wadi Maliz (19 mi N), Tajerouine (21 mi S), Menzel Salem (24 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 6:14 AM 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 El Kef, Tunisia Fire was approximately 1,900 acres (769 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The El Kef, Tunisia Fire is located in El Kef, Tunisia at approximately 36.1940, 8.5363. Nearby towns include El Kef (15.3 km E), Sakiet Sidi Youssef (16.5 km W), Nibbar (23.5 km NE), Wadi Maliz (30.5 km N).
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 El Kef (9.5 mi E), Sakiet Sidi Youssef (10 mi W), Nibbar (15 mi NE), Wadi Maliz (19 mi N), Tajerouine (21 mi S), Menzel Salem (24 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 5 days ago).