Started on Oct 1, 2026.
Italy today7 days
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the active wildfire burning near Deliceto, Italy, where 11 heat detections have been recorded over the last 48 hours. The blaze, which began on October 1, 2026, has currently charred 130 hectares, equivalent to 321 acres.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The broader landscape faces heightened pressure, with 114,165 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a total that is 99 percent above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Italy for 2 days. In total it burned about 130 ha (321 acres) — around 1.3 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 116,834 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 104% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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