Wildfire near Vaglio Basilicata
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
An active wildfire spanning 150 hectares, or approximately 371 acres, is currently burning near Vaglio Basilicata, Italy, with satellites picking up an intense heat signature from the front. First detected on August 25, 2026, the blaze has generated six heat detections in the past 48 hours, signaling ongoing activity across the area.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Nationally, the broader crisis is already severe, with 90,011 hectares burned across Italy so far in 2026—a figure that stands 57% 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 150 ha (371 acres) — about 1.5 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 90,011 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 57% above the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus EFFIS.
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