Stories from Tuscany · Italy

Wildfires in Tuscany have burned 400 hectares of forest. Aviation assets, including one helicopter and three amphibious aircraft, joined fire trucks and off-road vehicles in firefighting efforts this morning. The situation is reportedly being worsened by strong winds.

Approximately 3,500 people have been evacuated in Tuscany, Italy, due to a large-scale natural wildfire. Tuscany Regional President Eugenio Giani reported from the Relief Coordination Center that wildfires have forced the evacuation of 3,500 people from towns surrounding Rogo and Lucca. Approximately 800 hectares of forest have been destroyed by the fires. The report was issued during an update at 15:36 local time. The fire is located between Pisa and Lucca. Strong winds are fueling the flames, prompting a large-scale operation involving firefighters, the army, water-bombing aircraft, and helicopters. Firefighters are conducting a major operation to combat a wildfire in Tuscany, Italy. The fire is currently affecting multiple areas within the region. Italian authorities evacuated 3,500 people in Tuscany due to a wildfire that has been burning for more than 24 hours.

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