Wildfire near Episcopia
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning near the city of Episcopia, Italy, an active wildfire has consumed 130 hectares, or 321 acres, since it started on September 5, 2026. Orbiting equipment detects an intense heat signature emanating from the front, while satellite monitoring has registered six heat detections in the surrounding area over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current spread.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Broader figures highlight an escalating national trend, with 105,137 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a total that sits 84 percent 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 130 ha (321 acres) — about 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 105,137 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 84% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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