2021 Lazio wildfires
The 2021 Lazio wildfires are multiple wildfires happening in Lazio, Italy.[2][3]
| 2021 Lazio wildfires | |
|---|---|
| Location | Castel Porziano (frazione of Rome), Italy[1] |
| Statistics | |
| Cost | >10 million euros |
| Date(s) | August 2021 |
| Cause | Organized arson |
Timeline
August
On 17 August 2021, early in the morning, around 6 a.m., unknown arsonists threw ignited triggers beyond the boundary wall on via Pratica di Mare of the presidential estate of Castelporziano, the summer residence of the President of the Italian Republic. Some trees and a small portion of Mediterranean plants and shrubs immediately caught fire.[4] Some citizens have alerted the Vigili del Fuoco. The teams of the Carabinieri and Vigili del Fuoco in force in the presidential estate arrived on the site. The damage was fortunately limited to about 20 square meters of burnt land.[4][5]
Reactions
The President of Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella reiterated his condemnation for criminal acts that impacted the civil community and thanked the citizens who reported the fire and the rescue teams of the firefighters: thanks to their timely intervention they avoided very serious consequences.[4]
Aftermath
Causes and arson arrests
On 17 August 2021, investigations are underway by Carabinieri and Polizia di Stato to ascertain those responsible for the arson fires.
Financial assistance
No non-repayable funds will be disbursed, but economic support for projects for the forest protection and enhancement of the territory.
References
- "Incendi in Italia, 2021 annus horribilis: superato il picco del 2017". tgcom24.mediaset.it. tgcom24.mediaset.it. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- "Sos incendi, centinaia gli interventi dei Vigili del fuoco". tgcom24.mediaset.it. tgcom24.mediaset.it. 14 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- "Castelporziano, attentato incendiario alla tenuta presidenziale Mattarella: "Grazie ai cittadini che hanno dato l'allarme"". tgcom24.mediaset.it. tgcom24.mediaset.it. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- "Attentato incendiario a tenuta presidenziale Castelporziano". ansa.it. ansa.it. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- "Piromani incendiano la tenuta del Presidente. Mattarella: grazie a chi ha dato l'allarme". iltempo.it. iltempo.it. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.