Fire at Camaldoli: flames resume on the Pianura side

Naples. The fire on the Camaldoli hill, which seemed to be under control, started again this morning on the Pianura side, forcing the firefighters to return to action.

The flames, active near inhabited areas, required the precautionary evacuation of some families.

The fire, which already caused extensive damage two days ago, has rekindled the anger of citizens and local representatives.

Green Alliance MP Francesco Emilio Borrelli denounced the delays in air response: "Too many hours elapsed between the sighting of the first outbreak and the arrival of the Canadairs, allowing the fire to grow. The consequences could have been far more tragic."

Borrelli announces that, once the fire is put out, he will be asked to monitor the environmental situation and assess the damage.

During the night, the rescue coordination center, chaired by the prefect of Naples Michele di Bari, coordinated the extinguishing operations. The firefighter teams, supported by the police, municipal police and the Campania Region, fought the advance of the flames.

A fire-fighting helicopter has carried out water drops and the power line is being cut off to allow additional aircraft to intervene.

The Camaldoli fire once again highlights the need for greater prevention. As Borrelli emphasizes, "We can no longer wait for similar tragedies to happen before taking action. We need a serious land and forest management plan, with maintenance and cleanup efforts in at-risk areas."