Wildfire near Mandello del Lario
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites monitoring the active wildfire near Mandello del Lario, Italy, are picking up a low heat signature, reflecting the current state of the front as it continues to burn. Launched on August 5, 2026, the blaze has grown to cover 150 hectares, or 371 acres. In the past 48 hours, six satellite heat detections have been recorded nearby, mapping the localized spread of the fire across the area.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs annually from June to October. Meanwhile, the broader wildfire situation in the country reflects heightened activity, with 74,290 hectares burned so far in 2026—marking a total that sits 30% 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 150 ha (371 acres) — about 1.5 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 74,290 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 30% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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