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2026 Italy wildfire season – October update

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2026 Italy wildfire season – October 1 update

The 2026 Italian wildfire season has intensified due to record heat and drought, with WWF Italia reporting approximately 70,000 hectares burned—a 133% increase over the twenty-year average. Nearly one-third of these fires have impacted protected areas. In Sicily, regional authorities have declared a state of crisis following widespread wildfires and heatwaves. Since the start of the year, more than 6,000 fires have been recorded, destroying over 47,000 hectares and causing an estimated 600 million euros in damages. Ongoing firefighting efforts are concentrated in provinces such as Catania, Trapani, Caltanissetta, and Ragusa. In Puglia, the situation has escalated with over 12,600 hectares ~~destroyed. Data from the EFFIS Copernicus system analyzed by Coldiretti Puglia indicates that~~ destroyed, with the province of Bari ~~was~~ being the hardest hit, accounting for approximately 49.1% of the total burned area. The Alta Murgia National Park area served as a major epicenter, impacting the municipalities of Gravina in Puglia, Altamura, and Minervino Murge. hit. Recent activity has also expanded into Teramo and Naples. In ~~Teramo, fires near Miano threatened residential areas and a photovoltaic field, resulting in one injury to a man attempting to fight~~ the flames independently. In Naples, emergency services utilized Canadair aircraft and Erickson S-64 helicopters to protect homes in the San Paolo Bel Sito region. In Lazio, a fire in Alatri destroyed pine trees and an olive grove; Carabinieri Forestali investigators determined the cause was an accidental blaze started by a man burning plant debris, leading to a report for the suspected crime of negligent forest fire. In Ottaviano, Campania, a nursery fire prompted the Mayor to advise residents to close windows due to smoke, while environmental authorities monitor air quality. In the Montemonaco ~~area, specifically~~ area near Isola San Biagio, firefighters utilized an Eriksson S-64 helicopter to bring a large vegetation fire under ~~control.~~ control, though crews remained on-site to monitor hotspots. In Barano, strong winds drove a blaze near Olmitello and Maronti beach toward Terzano, threatening local residences. In the Genoa region, strong winds have reignited previously controlled flames in the Branega locality of the Pra’ area, causing heavy smoke and haze for valley residents. This incident previously necessitated the precautionary evacuation of fifteen people. Simultaneously, emergency teams are fighting an active fire front in the woods of Rossiglione, specifically in the Zucca-Asmetta area, utilizing ground crews and regional helicopters. Other notable incidents include a fire in Alatri, Lazio, caused by accidental debris burning, and smoke concerns in Ottaviano, Campania.

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