Massive wildfire forces evacuations along Italy’s Gallipoli coast

A massive wildfire erupted Saturday near Gallipoli, in southern Italy, rapidly tearing through pine forests along the area’s northern coastline.

Fueled by strong Tramontana winds, the blaze spread quickly between the coastal communities of Padula Bianca and Rivabella, prompting authorities to evacuate beaches and nearby residential areas as firefighters worked to contain the flames.

Emergency crews remained on the scene as the fire threatened additional coastal areas. Officials urged residents and visitors to follow evacuation orders while assessing the extent of the damage.

Massive wildfire forces evacuations along Italy’s Gallipoli coast

A massive wildfire erupted Saturday near Gallipoli, in southern Italy, rapidly tearing through pine forests along the area’s northern coastline.

Fueled by strong Tramontana winds, the blaze spread quickly between the coastal communities of Padula Bianca and Rivabella, prompting authorities to evacuate beaches and nearby residential areas as firefighters worked to contain the flames.

Emergency crews remained on the scene as the fire threatened additional coastal areas. Officials urged residents and visitors to follow evacuation orders while assessing the extent of the damage.

A massive wildfire erupted Saturday near Gallipoli, in southern Italy, rapidly tearing through pine forests along the area’s northern coastline.

Fueled by strong Tramontana winds, the blaze spread quickly between the coastal communities of Padula Bianca and Rivabella, prompting authorities to evacuate beaches and nearby residential areas as firefighters worked to contain the flames.

Emergency crews remained on the scene as the fire threatened additional coastal areas. Officials urged residents and visitors to follow evacuation orders while assessing the extent of the damage.