Started on Sep 22, 2026.
Italy todayLive
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Active fires nearby2 · 100 km
Burning near Pignataro Maggiore in Italy, an active wildfire has consumed 150 hectares, equivalent to 371 acres, since it started on September 22, 2026. Satellites are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the front, alongside six heat detections clustering nearby over the last 48 hours to indicate the spread of the fire.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. The broader landscape faces heightened pressure as Italy has seen 111,641 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 95 percent above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Italy for 1 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 111,641 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 95% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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