2021 Sicily wildfires
The 2021 Sicily wildfires are multiple wildfires happening in Sicily, Italy.
| 2021 Sicily wildfires | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Province of Palermo Province of Catania[1] Caltabellotta (Agrigento)[2] Sicily, Italy[3] |
| Statistics | |
| Total area | 15,000 hectares |
| Cost | >1 billion euros |
| Date(s) | July 2021-August 2021 |
| Cause | Organized arson[4] |
| Deaths | 1[5] |
Timeline
July
August
On August 12, 2021, in Provincia di Palermo arsons attack broke out in the Madonie, in the Polizzi Generosa area, where 150 people were evacuated. Fires also in Petralia Soprana and near the Madonuzza junction, but also in Geraci Siculo and Gangi. While in the Province of Catania, at Linguaglossa, close to the Etna park, a vast wooded area was devoured by flames, which destroyed vineyards and farmhouses.[6][7]
International assistance
The following countries offered assistance:
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.
Financial assistance
No non-repayable funds will be disbursed, but economic support for projects for the forest protection and enhancement of the territory.
References
- "Catania, vuole spegnere incendio: agricoltore muore travolto da trattore". tgcom24.mediaset.it. tgcom24.mediaset.it. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- "Incendio nell'Agrigentino, fuoco lambisce case: persone in strada". tgcom24.mediaset.it. tgcom24.mediaset.it. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- "Incendi in Italia, 2021 annus horribilis: superato il picco del 2017". tgcom24.mediaset.it. tgcom24.mediaset.it. 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- "Arsonists Behind More than Half of Italy's Wildfires, Officials Say | Voice of America - English".
- "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.
- "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.
- "Palermo, le Madonie vanno a fuoco In Calabria la quarta vittima degli incendi: chiesto lo stato d'emergenza". tgcom24.mediaset.it. tgcom24.mediaset.it. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.