Sakiet Sidi Youssef, Tunisia Fire, Sakiet Sidi Youssef
Sakiet Sidi Youssef, Tunisia burned in Sakiet Sidi Youssef, Tunisia, reaching about 837 acres (339 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Satellite cluster (FIRMS).
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 837 acres (339 ha)
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Status: Satellite cluster (FIRMS)
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
36.2034, 8.2162
Current Situation
Sakiet Sidi Youssef, Tunisia burned in Sakiet Sidi Youssef, Tunisia, reaching about 837 acres (339 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Satellite cluster (FIRMS).
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 4 days ago. Conditions near the incident include temperatures around 26°C and north winds of approximately 17 km/h.
Settlements in the area include Sakiet Sidi Youssef (12.7 km E), Souk Ahras (25.5 km W), Wadi Maliz (41.9 km NE), El Kef (44 km E).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location.
Growth Trend
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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
View on MapNone listed right now.
Road Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Sakiet Sidi Youssef
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Souk Ahras
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Wadi Maliz
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El Kef
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Menzel Salem
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Tajerouine
Largest Fires in Sakiet Sidi Youssef
None listed right now.
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Sakiet Sidi Youssef (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Sakiet Sidi Youssef at 7.9 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Sakiet Sidi Youssef, Tunisia |
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| Agency Fire ID | 453,103 |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Province / State | Sakiet Sidi Youssef |
| Location | Sakiet Sidi Youssef |
| Latitude | 36.20336 |
| Longitude | 8.21617 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 7:13 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Satellite cluster (FIRMS) |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 837 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | Sakiet Sidi Youssef (7.9 mi E), Souk Ahras (16 mi W), Wadi Maliz (26 mi NE), El Kef (27 mi E), Menzel Salem (28 mi SE), Tajerouine (29 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 7:13 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | firms-eu |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Sakiet Sidi Youssef, Tunisia Fire was approximately 837 acres (339 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Sakiet Sidi Youssef, Tunisia Fire is located in Sakiet Sidi Youssef, Tunisia at approximately 36.2034, 8.2162. Nearby towns include Sakiet Sidi Youssef (12.7 km E), Souk Ahras (25.5 km W), Wadi Maliz (41.9 km NE), El Kef (44 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 Sakiet Sidi Youssef (7.9 mi E), Souk Ahras (16 mi W), Wadi Maliz (26 mi NE), El Kef (27 mi E), Menzel Salem (28 mi SE), Tajerouine (29 mi SE).
How many nearby fires are active?
No other active wildfires are listed within the nearby search radius.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 79°F, 48% humidity, 11 mph from the n.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 4 days ago).