A violent fire broke out in the early afternoon today in via Olivarella, in the southern suburbs of Vibo Valentia. The flames, fed by the extreme heat that touched the 43 degreesare quickly advancing and have already lapped some private houses and agricultural estates of the area. Bonfires also in Contrada Cocariimmediately under the avenue of peace. North area of the city. Both areas have already been affected in the recent past by large fires. A third front of flames is recorded in Contrada Silica Near the SS18 between Vibo and the Lombard hamlet
The situation immediately appeared very critical: according to reports collected on the spot, the Languages of fire are dangerously approaching the parking lot of a large residential complexwhere there are numerous Trees and parked carsincreasing the risk of explosions and further propagations.
At the moment, i Firefighters have not yet reached the sitewhile concerning the residents grows. The high temperatures, combined with dry vegetation and wind, are helping to aggravate the emergency.
The local authorities have been alerted and a rapid intervention is hoped to avoid greater damage. Meanwhile, many inhabitants are leaving their homes precaution.