Wildfire near Roccaforte del Greco
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 over an active wildfire spanning 100 hectares, or 247 acres, near Roccaforte del Greco in Italy. Having started on September 1, 2026, the fire has triggered 11 heat detections over the past 48 hours, highlighting a cluster of activity that maps the ongoing spread of the blaze across the terrain.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The broader landscape faces heightened pressure as Italy records 103,675 hectares burned so far in 2026, a figure that stands 81% above the two-decade average for the country.
In context
This wildfire burned in Italy for 2 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 105,137 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 84% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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