Wildfire near Tronca
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Burning near Tronca, Italy, an active wildfire spanning 230 ha (568 acres) has prompted satellites to pick up an intense heat signature amid a typical fire season that runs from June to October. First detected on August 30, 2026, the blaze has generated 9 heat signatures over the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing spread of the front across the area.
This incident unfolds during a severe year for the country, with 93,665 hectares burned so far in 2026—a figure that stands 64% 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 230 ha (568 acres) — about 2.3 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 93,665 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 64% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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