# Wildfires in Corsica

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wildfires-in-corsica
> Updated: 2026-08-27T16:00:55.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Wildfires have impacted different regions of Corsica following severe weather. On August 25, a storm involving lightning strikes and winds reaching up to 130 km/h triggered a fire near Ajaccio. This incident led to the spontaneous evacuation of approximately 200 residents in the Castagnola area, though the blaze was contained and residents were able to return to their homes shortly after.

On August 27, a more destructive wildfire broke out near Calenzana in northwest Corsica. Fueled by wind gusts of 40 to 50 km/h, the fire burned over 50 hectares and caused significant property damage in the Montegrosso area, destroying seven houses, five mobile homes, and about ten vehicles. While no deaths occurred, three people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Emergency services utilized nearly 200 personnel and various aerial assets to contain the blaze by late evening.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Wildfire in Calenzana, Corsica destroys homes and vehicles

A wildfire near Calenzana, Corsica, destroyed seven houses and five mobile homes on August 27. Over 50 hectares burned, but no fatalities were reported despite several smoke-related hospitalizations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wildfire-in-calenzana-corsica-destroys-homes-and-vehicles

### 2026-08-25: Corsica wildfire forces 200 evacuations near Ajaccio

A lightning-triggered wildfire near Ajaccio, Corsica, led to the spontaneous evacuation of 200 people in Alata during severe thunderstorms and high winds.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/corsica-wildfire-forces-200-evacuations-near-ajaccio

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