Wildfire near Premosello-Chiovenda
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning for 35 days across other natural land and transitional woodland-shrub near Premosello-Chiovenda, Italy, a wildfire has finally ended after scorching a total of 603 hectares (1,490 acres). The fire maintained an average daily growth of approximately 17 hectares per day since it started on July 4, 2026.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. Across the country, the broader landscape reflects heightened activity, with 75,844 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 33% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Italy for 49 days. In total it burned about 603 ha (1,490 acres) — around 6.0 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 91,408 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 60% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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