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All the latest news and essential info on forest fires and other wildfires around Italy.

Two hospitalised as wildfire breaks out near Rome
WILDFIRES

Two hospitalised as wildfire breaks out near Rome

‘Lucifer’ heatwave fuels Italy’s wildfires with temperatures up to 47C
WILDFIRES

‘Lucifer’ heatwave fuels Italy’s wildfires with temperatures up to 47C

A blistering heatwave is sweeping across Italy this week, fuelling fires in the south of the country, notably Sicily and Calabria, where a UNESCO-designated natural park is threatened.

HEATWAVE: Italy issues wildfire warnings as ‘hottest week’ arrives
CLIMATE

HEATWAVE: Italy issues wildfire warnings as ‘hottest week’ arrives

Italian students fined €27 million for barbecue that started forest fire
FIRE

Italian students fined €27 million for barbecue that started forest fire

CLIMATE

Human action responsible for 70 percent of Italy’s wildfires, minister says

Human action responsible for 70 percent of Italy’s wildfires, minister says
FIRE

Residents evacuated as wildfires take hold near Genoa

Residents evacuated as wildfires take hold near Genoa
WILDFIRES

600 evacuated as wildfires continue to rage in Piedmont

600 evacuated as wildfires continue to rage in Piedmont
WEATHER

Italy heatwave and drought spark killer wildfires

Italy heatwave and drought spark killer wildfires
Italy’s fire service tackles over 800 wildfires in 24 hours as temperatures soar
CLIMATE

Italy’s fire service tackles over 800 wildfires in 24 hours as temperatures soar

500 evacuated as forest fire strikes near Pisa
FIREFIGHTERS

500 evacuated as forest fire strikes near Pisa

It could take 15 years to restore Italy’s forests after wildfires
FIRE

It could take 15 years to restore Italy’s forests after wildfires

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Arsonists suspected of causing Sicily wildfires

Arsonists suspected of causing Sicily wildfires