Wildfire near Cassano all'Ionio (Aug 7)
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 an active wildfire burning near Cassano all'Ionio, Italy, where four thermal anomalies have been detected over the past 48 hours to map the blaze's spread. Having started on August 7, 2026, the fire has grown to encompass 100 hectares, equivalent to 247 acres.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. The broader environmental picture in Italy reflects heightened activity, with 74,656 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 30 percent above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Italy for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 100 ha (247 acres) — about 1.0 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 75,844 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 33% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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