Wildfire near Craco-Sant'Angelo
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature from the active wildfire burning near Craco-Sant'Angelo, Italy, which has already consumed 100 hectares (247 acres) since it started on August 30, 2026. Sensor data over the last 48 hours reveals four heat detections clustering nearby, illustrating the current spread of the fire front across the landscape.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The wider landscape is already facing significant pressure, with 93,665 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a total that is 64% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Italy for less than a 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 93,665 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 64% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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