Started on Sep 17, 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
A low-intensity wildfire remains active near Poggio Imperiale, Italy, having ignited on September 17, 2026. Despite burning a relatively small area of 100 hectares (247 acres) during the region's typical fire season which spans from June to October, satellites are picking up a low heat signature from the front. Over the past 48 hours, NASA FIRMS has registered four heat detections, indicating the localized spread of the fire near the city.
This incident unfolds during a severe wildfire year nationwide. Across the country, 109,666 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a staggering 92% increase above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Italy for 1 day. In total it burned about 100 ha (247 acres) — around 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 115,674 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 102% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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