Wildfire near Castel di Judica
Started on Sep 11, 2026.
Italy todayLiveSatellite 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 Castel di Judica, Italy, where eight heat detections have been registered over the past 48 hours, indicating the current spread of the front. The fire has consumed 100 hectares, or 247 acres, since it started on September 11, 2026.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The broader landscape reflects heightened activity, with 107,597 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 88 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 107,597 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 88% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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