Wildfire near Sabbia
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
An active wildfire is burning near Sabbia, Italy, having scorched 300 hectares, equivalent to 741 acres, since it started on August 14, 2026. Operating within the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October, the active fire front is producing a moderate heat signature according to satellite observations. Additionally, NASA FIRMS has detected 27 heat anomalies in the area over the past 48 hours, indicating ongoing spread.
This incident unfolds during a particularly severe year for the country, with 82,579 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 44% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Italy for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 300 ha (741 acres) — about 3.0 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 82,579 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 44% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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