Wildfire near Licata
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 near Licata, Italy, which has grown to 100 hectares, equivalent to 247 acres, since it started on August 10, 2026. Four recent heat detections over the past 48 hours cluster near the fire zone, illustrating the ongoing spread of the front as it burns through the region during the local fire season that typically spans from June to October.
The broader fire activity aligns with a severe year for the country, as 75,844 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 33% 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 75,844 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 33% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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