EndedUpdated · Source: EFFIS

Wildfire near Castronovo di Sicilia (Jul 19)

Started

Burned
676 hectares
1,670 acres
Lasted
96 days
from Jul 19, 2026
Growth per day
7 hectares
on average
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The story so far

A 20-day wildfire campaign near Castronovo di Sicilia, Italy, has ended after scorching 676 hectares (1,670 acres) of agricultural areas and sclerophyllous vegetation. Burning through a typical fire season that spans from June to October, the incident advanced at an average daily growth of approximately 34 hectares per day.

This localized disaster unfolds against a broader national crisis. So far in 2026, 75,844 hectares have burned across the country, a staggering 33 percent above the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Italy for 95 days. In total it burned about 676 ha (1,670 acres) — around 6.8 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 117,237 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 105% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.

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