In July 1996, devastating fires broke out in Manfredonia, Italy, spreading rapidly due to high temperatures and strong winds. The fires destroyed large areas of forest and farmland, threatening local communities and causing environmental damage. This image, acquired on 14 July 1996, focuses on four fires ablaze in the Manfredonia Gulf area.

• Image 1: Satellite: Landsat TM/ETM, Area Coverage: 60 X 45 km, Band Combinations: Red: Band-7, Green: Band-5, Blue: Band-2, Acquisition Date: 14 July 1996, Track / Row: 187 / 32, Acquired by: Fucino (Italy)