Wildfire near Elini
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 Elini, Italy, which has already blackened 100 ha (247 acres) since it began on August 28, 2026. The front's high thermal output is underscored by four separate heat detections registered by NASA FIRMS over the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing spread of the blaze across the landscape.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. Meanwhile, the broader national picture shows heightened wildfire activity across Italy, with 93,369 hectares burned so far in 2026—a total that sits 63% 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 93,369 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 63% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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