Started on Sep 25, 2026.
Italy todayLive
Yesterday's image: fire shows in orange and red. NASA MODIS
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
A moderate heat signature picked up by satellites marks the ongoing activity of an active wildfire near San Pietro Infine, Italy, which has grown to 100 hectares (247 acres) since it began on September 25, 2026. Orbiting sensors have detected four heat signatures clustered nearby over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current extent of the spread.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Across the country, the broader landscape reflects an unusually severe period, with 112,972 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a staggering 97% surge above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Italy for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 100 ha (247 acres) — about 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 112,972 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 97% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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