Wildfire near Pratola Peligna
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning for five days through coniferous forest and transitional woodland-shrub near Pratola Peligna, Italy, an active wildfire has expanded at an average daily rate of approximately 117 hectares, consuming a total of 583 hectares (1,441 acres) since it began on August 27, 2026.
Satellites monitoring the active front have detected seven heat signatures over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current spread of the fire across the landscape. The incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October.
The broader landscape faces heightened pressure this year, as 98,581 hectares have burned in the country so far in 2026, a total tracking 72 percent above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Italy for 5 days. So far it has affected roughly 583 ha (1,441 acres) — about 5.8 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 103,675 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 81% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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