# Wildfires in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260814-wildfires-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-08-14T13:24:37.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A wildfire burned approximately 9 hectares of woodland in the forested areas between San Donato in Poggio and Castellina in Chianti, within the municipality of Barberino Tavarnelle. The blaze was fueled by low humidity and north-easterly winds.

Emergency responders, including over twenty volunteer teams from the provinces of Florence and Siena, utilized three regional helicopters and earth-moving machinery to create firebreaks. These efforts prevented the fire from spreading to an additional 200 hectares of vegetation. The Tuscany Region has issued warnings regarding high temperatures and drought, maintaining an absolute ban on burning materials through August 31.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Wildfire burns 9 hectares near San Donato in Poggio, Italy

A wildfire burned 9 hectares of forest between San Donato in Poggio and Castellina in Chianti, Italy. Emergency teams used helicopters and volunteers to prevent the fire from spreading to 200 hectares.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wildfire-burns-9-hectares-near-san-donato-in-poggio-italy

### 2026-07-26: Wildfire Near Toritto Spreads Into Bitonto Forest in Italy

A wildfire started in Toritto, pushed by scirocco winds, reached Bitonto's forest, prompting mayoral monitoring and fire‑service response; damage assessment slated for tomorrow.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wildfire-near-toritto-spreads-into-bitonto-forest-in-italy

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