Torre del Greco – A large fire broke out yesterday morning in the foothills of Vesuvius, in the territory of Torre del Greco, between via Pisani and via Cappella.
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The flames, which affected a wooded interface area without reaching the town, were tamed after hours of coordinated interventions.
The following teams intervened on site: Fire fighters, 3 AIB (Forest Fire Prevention) modules. Military personnel from the Carabinieri Forestali Group, 3 teams from SMA Campania SpA
The extinguishing operations, concluded in the late morning, were followed by remediation activities in the area. Fortunately, no injuries or damage to structures or homes were reported.
Monitoring by the Prefecture
The Prefect of Naples, Michele Di Bari, followed the evolution of the situation in real time, highlighting the need for greater preventive measures in the area Vesuvian. In an official note, the Prefecture reminded the mayors of the municipalities at risk of their obligation to:
Raise awareness among citizens and professional categories (farmers, breeders) on the risks
Update the register of areas affected by fire
Prepare specific municipal civil protection plans for interface fires
Issue targeted ordinances prohibiting:
Burning of plant residues during risk periods
Accumulation of combustible material along roads and railways
Map water points and hazardous deposits (fuels, pyrotechnics)
PREVENTION ALERT
The episode turns the spotlight back on the vulnerability of the Vesuvian territory, where the combination of climatic and anthropic factors increases the risk of fires in the summer months. The authorities emphasize that 90% of the fires are of malicious or negligent origin, making preventive action essential.
“We cannot let our guard down,” said a spokesperson for the regional Civil Protection. “This event demonstrates the effectiveness of the response system, but we must work even more on prevention.”
The situation is being monitored: inspections are planned in the coming days to assess any damage to the ecosystem. In the meantime, the municipalities in the Vesuvian area have until June 20 to communicate to the Region the adoption of anti-fire measures.
Article published on 13 June 2025 - 13:37
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The fire in Vesuvius is a very serious thing and must be addressed with care. It is important that all municipalities commit to taking preventive measures to avoid it happening again. Prevention is fundamental.