Wildfire near Sambuca di Sicilia
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🟤 red/brown = burned
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Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning across agricultural areas and other natural land in Italy, the wildfire near Sambuca di Sicilia spanned an average daily growth of approximately 50 ha/day over a 19-day period. By the time the fire ended after starting on July 20, 2026, it had consumed a total of 945 ha (2,335 acres).
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Across the country, the broader landscape reflects heightened activity, with 75,844 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a 33% increase above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Italy for 46 days. In total it burned about 945 ha (2,335 acres) — around 9.5 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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