Wildfire near Altamura (Aug 2)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the active wildfire burning near Altamura, Italy, which has scorched 130 hectares (321 acres) since it started on August 2, 2026. Orbiting sensors have detected eight heat signatures clustered nearby over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current spread of the fire front across the landscape.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. Nationally, the broader context shows that 71,306 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 25 percent above the two-decade average for Italy.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Italy for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 130 ha (321 acres) — about 1.3 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in Italy
Across Italy, roughly 71,306 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 25% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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