Wildfire near Cavazzo Carnico
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 Cavazzo Carnico, Italy, where 17 heat detections over the past 48 hours trace the current spread of the flames. Having started on August 14, 2026, the blaze has grown to consume 150 hectares, equivalent to 371 acres.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. The broader landscape faces heightened pressure as 82,579 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a total that is 44 percent above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Italy for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 150 ha (371 acres) — about 1.5 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 82,579 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 44% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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