Started on Sep 15, 2026.
Italy today7 days
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Burning with a low satellite heat intensity that indicates a subdued front, an active wildfire near Arola-Preazzano, Italy, has consumed 230 hectares, or 568 acres, since it started on September 15, 2026. Satellites are tracking 14 heat detections in the surrounding area over the last 48 hours, mapping the extent of the fire's spread across the landscape.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The local event contributes to a broader national crisis, as 109,386 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026—marking a striking 91 percent increase above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Italy for 2 days. In total it burned about 230 ha (568 acres) — around 2.3 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 116,716 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 104% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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