Wildfire near Mandello del Lario, Italy (2026)

Wildfire near Mandello del Lario — NASA satellite

Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS

The story so far

About 5 km south of Mandello del Lario.

Summary written on Aug 7, while the fire was still active. It has since ended — the figures above are current.

Burning near the city of Mandello del Lario in Italy, an active wildfire has consumed 200 hectares, equivalent to 494 acres, since it started on August 6, 2026. Satellites are picking up a low heat signature from the peak fire radiative power, while NASA FIRMS has recorded eight heat detections in the past 48 hours.

This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. On a broader scale, Italy has seen 74,656 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a total that is 30% above the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in Italy for 2 days. In total it burned about 200 ha (494 acres) — around 2.0 km². That size is an estimate from satellite hotspots, not a measured area.

In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.