Wildfire near Sclafani Bagni
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
An active wildfire is burning near Sclafani Bagni, Italy, consuming 100 hectares (247 acres) since it started on August 16, 2026. Satellites are picking up a low heat signature from the fire front, while NASA FIRMS has detected four heat signatures clustered nearby over the past 48 hours, indicating the extent of the spread.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. The broader landscape faces heightened pressure, with 82,579 hectares burned across the country so far in 2026, tracking 44% above the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Italy for 1 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 82,579 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 44% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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