Wildfire near Poggiorsini (Aug 25)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Satellites are picking up an intense heat signature at the active front near Poggiorsini, Italy, where 11 thermal detections over the past 48 hours highlight the ongoing spread of the blaze. The wildfire has consumed 200 hectares, or 494 acres, since it started on August 25, 2026.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The broader landscape faces heightened vulnerability, with 90,011 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 57% above the two-decade average for the country.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Italy for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 200 ha (494 acres) — about 2.0 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 90,011 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 57% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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