A wildfire was detected about 70.4 km SE of the California coverage area on 7 October 2026, according to NASA FIRMS satellite monitoring. The detection recorded 19 fire hotspots and a total fire radiative power (FRP) of 392.1 MW. The event is listed at an estimated severity / alert level of significant.

Such a satellite detection may indicate active burning or smoldering in the mapped area and could reflect a concentration of heat sources. The recorded number of hotspots and FRP may be used to gauge relative fire intensity, but on-the-ground conditions could differ from the satellite view.

For safety, call 911 for immediate emergencies and follow updates from local authorities or emergency services for current information. Stay away from the area identified by the satellite detection, keep windows closed if you are downwind to reduce smoke exposure, and be ready to evacuate if instructed. Do not approach open flames and avoid travel into the detected zone unless required and advised by official channels.

Updates

2 October 2026 — A wildfire has been detected 96.1 km north of California, with 75 hotspots and a total fire radiative power of 462.9 MW, according to NASA FIRMS.

1 October 2026 — A wildfire has been detected approximately 312.4 km north of California, with 22 hotspots and a total fire radiative power of 1,389.7 MW, according to NASA FIRMS.

1 October 2026 — A wildfire has been detected approximately 96.8 km north of California, according to NASA FIRMS satellite monitoring. The fire has 60 hotspots and a total fire radiative power of 731.2 MW.

30 September 2026 — A wildfire has been detected 96.5 km north of California, with 98 hotspots and a total fire radiative power of 1,462 MW, according to NASA FIRMS.

29 September 2026 — A wildfire has been detected 97.3 km north of California, with 42 hotspots and significant fire radiative power.

28 September 2026 — A wildfire has been detected approximately 97.1 km north of California, according to satellite monitoring by NASA FIRMS. The fire has 55 hotspots and a total fire radiative power of 619.9 MW.