The Vesuvius National Park Authority has raised the alarm over the intention of some Napoli fans to celebrate the upcoming championship by organizing a simulation of the eruption of Vesuvius with the lighting of tricolor smoke bombs on the top of the crater.
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Smoke bombs on the crater of Vesuvius, the Park Authority launches the alert
The Park Authority considers this initiative "dangerous e not practicable as it would be built in the heart of the park, in the Zone A di maximum protection of a national park subject, due to its vulnerability and importance in terms of biodiversity, to different levels of protection at national and community level”.
So, be warned, Prefecture e authority competent in the field of public given the environmental and social danger of such an eventuality. The request of the entity is to adopt the appropriate measures to prevent the occurrence of intrusions in the Protected Area, with consequent potential damage to people and things.
The Extraordinary Commissioner: “No authorization issued”
“No authorization has been issued nor can it be issued – specifies the Extraordinary Commissioner of the Vesuvius National Park Authority, the Lawyer. Raffaele DeLuca - because what is proposed is in contrast with the protection regulations and with common sense, because the Vesuvius Crater is a fragile and intrinsically dangerous place".
“We are all happy for Napoli's victory – continues De Luca – which honors the territory and will bring great joy to the citizens, but the celebrations must be limited to what is permitted by the rules of civil life".
Director Donati: “Massive presence of law enforcement forces”
“We are coordinating – explains the director of the Vesuvius National Park Authority, Stefano Donati - with the Local Police forces of the Vesuvian Municipalities and with the Carabinieri Department of the Vesuvius Park to ensure a massive presence and the closure of the access areas to the crater".
Article published on 28 April 2023 - 11:40
