Wildfire near Gizzeria
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🟤 red/brown = burned
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
An active wildfire is currently burning near Gizzeria, Italy, having scorched 200 hectares, or approximately 494 acres, since it started on August 4, 2026. Satellites monitoring the incident are picking up a moderate heat signature from the front, while 10 distinct heat detections over the past 48 hours indicate ongoing local spread.
This fire occurs against the backdrop of Italy's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Across the country, 73,523 hectares have burned so far in 2026, a total tracking 28% 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 200 ha (494 acres) — about 2.0 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 73,523 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 28% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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