Wildfire near Forni di Sotto
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the active wildfire burning near Forni di Sotto, Italy, which has reached 130 hectares (321 acres) since it began on August 16, 2026. Orbiting sensors have registered five heat detections in the past 48 hours, 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 broader national picture reflects heightened activity, with 82,579 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026—marking a total that sits 44% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Italy for 1 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 82,579 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 44% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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