Wildfire near Irsina
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
A moderate heat signature is currently being picked up by satellites over a 200-hectare wildfire actively burning near Irsina, Italy. Having started on September 6, 2026, the blaze has generated 15 heat detections over the past 48 hours, illustrating the ongoing spread of the front.
This active incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The broader landscape faces heightened pressure as Italy has already recorded 105,137 hectares burned so far in 2026, a figure that stands 84% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Italy for 1 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 105,137 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 84% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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