# Wildfire on Santa Maria Island

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wildfire-on-santa-maria-island
> Updated: 2026-09-13T09:16:53.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

A wildfire destroyed approximately five hectares of Mediterranean scrubland on Santa Maria Island in the La Maddalena archipelago on September 10. Driven by strong winds, the blaze required a coordinated response involving aerial resources, such as Canadair aircraft and Super Puma helicopters, as well as maritime transport for ground teams due to the island’s lack of road access. No injuries or building damage were reported, though some residents evacuated voluntarily.

Following the containment of the fire, the incident sparked political debate regarding regional preparedness. National Deputy Dario Giagoni criticized gaps in emergency systems, specifically citing the lack of planned watchpoints and the unavailability of certain aerial support. While the National Park administration praised the coordinated efforts of civil protection and law enforcement, the agency Forestas has since begun land reclamation efforts in the affected areas.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: La Maddalena archipelago wildfire sparks debate over fire prevention

A wildfire on Santa Maria in the La Maddalena Archipelago caused no injuries but has sparked political debate over the adequacy of Sardinia's fire prevention resources and aerial response capabilities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-maddalena-archipelago-wildfire-sparks-debate-over-fire-prevention

### 2026-09-10: Wildfire destroys five hectares on Santa Maria Island

A wildfire destroyed approximately five hectares of Mediterranean vegetation on Santa Maria Island in the La Maddalena archipelago, prompting major aerial and maritime emergency responses.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wildfire-destroys-five-hectares-on-santa-maria-island

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