Wildfire near Licusati
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
An active wildfire is currently burning near the city of Licusati, Italy, having scorched 180 hectares (445 acres) since it started on August 26, 2026. Orbiting satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature from the burning front, alongside seven thermal anomalies detected in the area over the past 48 hours.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. Across the country, 92,329 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 61% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Italy for 2 days. In total it burned about 180 ha (445 acres) — around 1.8 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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