07 Aug 2017 | 12:03 PM UTC
Italy: Wildfires near Rome
After “Lucifer heatwave," wildfires erupt in southern Italy, ongoing as of August 7
Event
Fires in southern Italy are raging once again after a strong heatwave, dubbed “Lucifer” hit southern Europe over the weekend, August 5-6. France announced it will be sending two firefighting aircraft to help efforts on the ground near Rome as of Monday, August 7.
Advice
Individuals are advised to exercise caution when traveling in areas affected by the wildfires, to adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities (e.g. evacuation orders), and to keep abreast of the situation.
