Artena, Italy - August 12, 2024

Firefighters have worked tirelessly through the night in Artena, a firefighting operation that began on August 12 at 17:00 to combat a raging forest fire. During the evening, as a precautionary measure, two families were evacuated from homes threatened by the blaze. Currently, a director from the national firefighting team is conducting aerial reconnaissance of the area using a helicopter provided by the Lazio Region. Video footage captures the overnight efforts of the firefighting teams.

The fire, which started yesterday, has posed significant risks to local residents and properties, prompting swift and coordinated responses from emergency services. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as efforts to extinguish the fire and protect affected communities intensify.