Two fires were reported at the same time in the Taburno-Camposauro area on 22 September 2026, affecting two different sides of the massif, according to NTR24.
One fire was located between Bonea and Bucciano, in Valle Caudina. A second fire was reported in the territory of Foglianise. The two municipalities are both part of the Taburno-Camposauro area in the province of Benevento.
Containment operations underway
When the report was published, firefighting teams were engaged in containment and extinguishing operations.
NTR24 did not specify how many personnel, vehicles or aircraft were involved. The report describes the two episodes as simultaneous fires, but does not establish whether they were related.
Fires occurred during high-danger period
The Foglianise fire occurred while Campania's declared period of high wildfire danger was still in force.
According to an official notice from the Municipality of Foglianise, that period ran from 15 June through 30 September 2026. The 22 September fires therefore fell within the final days of the seasonal high-risk window.
Restrictions in force in Foglianise
During the high-danger period, the Municipality of Foglianise prohibited:
- open fires;
- burning of agricultural or forest residues;
- fireworks in wooded areas;
- other activities capable of producing sparks or flames.
Those restrictions are documented for Foglianise in the municipal notice. The acquired sources do not specify the corresponding local measures in Bonea and Bucciano.
What is not yet confirmed
Several key details remain unconfirmed in the sources acquired so far:
- the precise burned area and coordinates of either fire;
- the cause of either fire;
- the final containment status;
- any damage assessment;
- whether there were injuries or evacuations.
Residents and visitors in the Taburno-Camposauro area should follow updates from local authorities and fire services for confirmed information on fire progress, road closures and safety instructions.
