2021 Calabria wildfires

The 2021 Calabria wildfires are multiple wildfires happening in Calabria, Italy. Five people died during the fire.[5][6]

2021 Calabria wildfires
LocationProvince of Reggio Calabria
Province of Catanzaro
Province of Cosenza
Aspromonte
Calabria, Italy[1]
Statistics
Total area15,000 hectares
Cost>1 billion euros
Date(s)August 2021
CauseOrganized arson[2]
Deaths5[3][4]
Non-fatal injuriesSeveral

Timeline

August

On 10 August 2021, the prefecture of Reggio Calabria requested and obtained the intervention of the Italian Army to contribute to the activities in progress to extinguish the fires that broke out in different areas of the province.[7] On 11 August 2021, there are many arsons on the Aspromonte and the sanctuary of the Madonna di Polsi, frazione of San Luca (Reggio Calabria), is almost surrounded by fires.[8]
On 12 August 2021, the wildfires are devastating the Province of Reggio Calabria, the Province of Catanzaro and the Province of Cosenza. The most serious situation among the Comuni di San Luca, Cardeto, Roghudi, Roccaforte del Greco, Mammola, Gioiosa Ionica, Grotteria, San Giovanni di Gerace, Caulonia and Cittanova. Some villages have been evacuated and several rural homes have been destroyed by the flames. The president of the Region, Antonino Spirlì spoked of 59 fires still active and 70 rescue teams active in the area.[9]
On 13 August 2021, fire extinguishing and containment operations continue in Aspromonte.[10]

International assistance

The following countries offered assistance:

Reactions

The Italian prime minister Mario Draghi, in a telephone conversation with the mayor of Reggio Calabria, Giuseppe Falcomatà, has assured full support to community and to the whole of Calabria for the emergency of the fires of arson origin which, with the high temperatures, have given rise to large forest fires. highly destructives. He confirmed that the Italian government will activate a program of economic and financial support for people and businesses damaged by arson together with an extraordinary plan to reforest and secure the territory.[11]

Aftermath

Causes and arson arrests

On 11 August 2021, investigations are underway by Carabinieri and Polizia di Stato to ascertain those responsible for the arson fires.

Consequences

Calabria declared the state of emergency for the wildfire. At the proposal of President Antonino Spirlì, the regional council approved the request to italian governament in relation to the calamitous events resulting from the spread of forest fires over a vast territory. The resolution clarifies that the damages will be quantified following a specific survey in the municipalities concerned.[12]

Financial assistance

No non-repayable funds will be disbursed, but economic support for projects for the forest protection and enhancement of the territory.

References
  1. "Incendi in Italia, 2021 annus horribilis: superato il picco del 2017". tgcom24.mediaset.it. tgcom24.mediaset.it. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  2. "Arsonists Behind More than Half of Italy's Wildfires, Officials Say".
  3. "Incendi, anziano morto nel Reggino". ansa.it. ansa.it. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  4. "Calabria, un'altra vittima per gli incendi: trovato morto 78enne". tgcom24.mediaset.it. tgcom24.mediaset.it. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  5. "Incendi, bruciano Calabria e Sicilia: quarta vittima nel Reggino, un morto a Catania. I sindaci: "Roghi dolosi e colposi"". Il Fatto Quotidiano. 11 August 2021.
  6. "Incendi: ancora vittime in Calabria, morto 78enne". Ansa. 18 August 2021.
  7. "Emergenza incendi, prefettura di Reggio Calabria: "Interviene l'esercito"". tgcom24.mediaset.it. tgcom24.mediaset.it. 10 August 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  8. "Incendi: santuario Aspromonte quasi isolato, fedeli indietro". ansa.it. ansa.it. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  9. "Calabria e Sicilia continuano a bruciare, oltre 500 interventi di soccorso in 24 ore". tgcom24.mediaset.it. tgcom24.mediaset.it. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  10. "Incendi, sullʼAspromonte non si arrestano le fiamme". tgcom24.mediaset.it. tgcom24.mediaset.it. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  11. "Il fuoco assedia il Sud, bruciano la Calabria e la Sicilia". ansa.it. ansa.it. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  12. "Incendi, la Regione Calabria chiede al governo lo stato di emergenza". tgcom24.mediaset.it. tgcom24.mediaset.it. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
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