Wildfire near Ciavolo

An active wildfire is currently burning near Ciavolo, Italy, having scorched 100 hectares, or approximately 247 acres, since it started on August 18, 2026. Satellites are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the active front, alongside seven heat detections in the past 48 hours that outline the nearby clustering of thermal anomalies as the incident progresses through the landscape.

This ongoing event unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. Meanwhile, the broader national landscape faces heightened pressures, with 84,499 hectares having burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 48% above the two-decade average.