EndedUpdated · Source: EFFIS

Wildfire near Campofelice di Fitalia

Started

Burned
2,265 hectares
5,597 acres
Lasted
95 days
from Jul 20, 2026
Growth per day
24 hectares
on average
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The story so far

Spanning a period of 19 days, the wildfire near Campofelice di Fitalia, Italy, consumed 2,265 ha (5,597 acres) of agricultural areas and other natural land at an average daily growth of roughly 119 ha/day after starting on July 20, 2026.

The incident has now ended, concluding during a typical fire season that runs from June to October.

This event unfolds against a broader national backdrop where 75,844 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 33% above the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Italy for 93 days. In total it burned about 2,265 ha (5,597 acres) — around 23 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 117,121 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 105% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.

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