Wildfire near Manfredonia
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning near Manfredonia, Italy, an active 100-hectare (247-acre) wildfire that started on August 8, 2026, continues to be monitored as satellites pick up a moderate heat signature from the front, alongside five heat detections cluster nearby over the past 48 hours.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October, contributing to a broader national total of 75,844 hectares burned so far in 2026—a figure that stands 33 percent 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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