Wildfire near Resuttano (Jul 17)
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Spanning 100 hectares (247 acres) near Resuttano, Italy, a wildfire remains active after igniting on July 17, 2026. Satellites are currently detecting a moderate heat intensity along the front, indicating a steady burn rather than extreme flare-ups.
The fire's footprint continues to expand, with orbital sensors recording seven distinct heat signatures over the last 48 hours. These clusters suggest the blaze is actively moving across the landscape surrounding the city.
In context
This wildfire burned in Italy for 25 days. 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 98,581 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 72% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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