A large fire affected this afternoon the area on the border between Zumpano and the outskirts of the capital, at Cannuzze, where among other things the helicopter rescue base is located.
The fire, clearly of malicious origin, hit the hill overlooking a stretch of the 107 highway. The fire, fueled by the wind, advanced and also approached some homes, subsequently moving along the Crati river where the vegetation is very thick. Moments of panic were experienced by some residents when they realized that the fire was approaching their homes..
The mayor of Zumpano closed the commercial activities closest to the fire area as a precaution. A parked car was engulfed in fire. No injuries to people.