Wildfire near Carpineto Sinello
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the active wildfire burning near Carpineto Sinello, Italy, where seven heat detections have been registered over the past 48 hours to map the spread of the flames. Having started on August 29, 2026, the fire has grown to encompass 130 hectares, which translates to 321 acres.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. The broader landscape faces heightened pressure as 93,665 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a total that is 64% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Italy for less than a day. In total it burned about 130 ha (321 acres) — around 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 93,665 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 64% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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