Started on Jul 14, 2026.
Italy today7 days
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Green: vegetationBrown: already burnedOrange: fire right nowSentinel-2 · Copernicus
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Burning across agricultural areas and sclerophyllous vegetation near Cammarata, Italy, a 546-hectare (1,349-acre) wildfire has ended after a 25-day campaign that saw an average daily growth of approximately 22 hectares per day.
Orbiting satellites have recently detected a single heat signature within the past 48 hours, marking the final stages of activity for a blaze that began on July 14.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October, contributing to a broader national tally where 75,844 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 33% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Italy for 75 days. In total it burned about 546 ha (1,349 acres) — around 5.5 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 117,128 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 105% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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