Started on Oct 2, 2026.
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Green: vegetationBrown: already burnedOrange: fire right nowSentinel-2 · Copernicus
Red dots: heat detected by satellite in the last 48h. NASA FIRMS
Burning near Sasi, Italy, an active wildfire has scorched 100 hectares, equivalent to 247 acres, since it started on September 29, 2026. Orbiting satellites are currently picking up a moderate heat signature from the front, alongside six heat detections clustered nearby over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current spread of the incident.
This event unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Across the country, the broader landscape reflects significant activity, with 113,278 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 98% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Italy for 1 day. 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 116,716 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 104% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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