# Wildfire and waste fire incidents in Campania

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wildfire-and-waste-fire-incidents-in-campania
> Updated: 2026-08-31T13:19:19.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

In the Campania region, wildfire activity for the 2026 season has seen a significant decrease compared to the previous year. Data from regional Civil Protection indicates that between June 15 and August 30, there were 1,191 fires, a 21% reduction from 2025, while the total area burned fell by 61%.

Despite this downward trend in wildfires, a major emergency occurred on August 31 at a waste storage site in the industrial area of Airola, Benevento. The fire involved approximately one million cubic meters of material, including tires, creating a dense black smoke cloud that spread across the Valle Caudina and toward Montesarchio. Local authorities advised residents to stay indoors or evacuate as a precaution, while Arpac began monitoring the air for pollutants such as dioxins and furans.

## Claims

- Between June 15 and August 30, 2026, Campania recorded 1,191 fires. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The total area burned in Campania decreased by 61% compared to the same period in 2025. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- A major fire at a waste storage site in Airola prompted residents in nearby areas to evacuate their homes. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The combustion of waste and organic matter in the Airola fire poses risks of dioxin and furan release. (single source)
- Health authorities in Lecce advised against consuming local produce or using well water following a fire in Lequile. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Italy faces wildfire trends and industrial fire emergencies

Italy faces diverse environmental crises, including a significant drop in Campania's wildfires alongside a major waste-site fire in Airola that forced evacuations and raised toxic smoke concerns.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airola-industrial-area-fire-triggers-emergency-evacuations

### 2026-08-02: Veneto monitors air quality after fire at Porto Marghera and high ozone levels

A fire at a Porto Marghera scrap depot was swiftly contained, with ARPAV reporting no critical air pollution. Meanwhile, Padua’s ozone levels hit 199 µg/m³, prompting health advisories for vulnerable groups.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/veneto-monitors-air-quality-after-fire-at-porto-marghera-and-high-ozone-levels

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