A malicious fire seriously damaged the ancient “source vermeni” and the experimental field of wheat “sècria” in Pellegrina di Bagnara Calabrain the Reggino, from which an ancient flour is obtained to produce a bread appreciated for the particular flavor. The area had been cleaned up in recent weeks, as every year, by the volunteers of the “Active Pilgrim Active Citizenship, on the occasion of the annual” Festa della Cava “. The fire was tamed thanks to the timely intervention of the firefighters, but the flames seriously compromised the seasonal harvest of the cereal.
“The cowardly gesture, which offends healthy civil consciences – declares the coordinator of ‘Active citizenship Pellegrinà, Gianluca Maisano – will not stop the activities of the association which, without delay, will continue to spend – as always done – in the exclusive interest of the community and of the whole territory”. According to what was learned, before the malicious fire, anonymous threats had been addressed to the association, which are being investigated by the investigators.