Wildfire near Monte Sant'Angelo
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 burning near Monte Sant'Angelo, Italy, with 12 thermal detections logged in the area over the past 48 hours to mark the blaze's recent spread. Having started on August 20, 2026, the fire has grown to consume 180 hectares, equivalent to 445 acres, across the landscape.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. Meanwhile, the broader national picture reflects heightened activity, with 86,780 hectares having burned across the country so far in 2026, a figure tracking 52% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Italy for 1 day. 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 86,780 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 52% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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