Wildfire near Castronovo di Sicilia (Jul 20)
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Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning across agricultural areas and coniferous forest, the 1,478-hectare (3,652-acre) wildfire near Castronovo di Sicilia, Italy, has officially ended after a 19-day run that averaged approximately 78 hectares of daily growth. The incident began on July 20, 2026, unfolding within a region where the typical fire season spans from June to October.
This event contributes to a broader national trajectory that has seen 75,844 hectares burn across the country so far in 2026, tracking 33% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Italy for 45 days. In total it burned about 1,478 ha (3,652 acres) — around 15 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
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