Wildfire near Arola-Preazzano, Italy (2026)

Wildfire near Arola-Preazzano — NASA satellite

Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS

The story so far

Summary written on Sep 16, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

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. That size is an estimate from satellite hotspots, not a measured area.

In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.