Wildfire near Arpaia
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
An active wildfire is currently burning near Arpaia, Italy, having scorched 130 hectares or 321 acres since it began on August 31, 2026. Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the burning front, accompanied by five heat detections recorded over the last 48 hours that indicate the recent spread of the fire.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The broader landscape faces heightened strain, with 98,581 hectares having burned across the country so far in 2026, a figure that stands 72% above the two-decade average.
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 98,581 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 72% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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