RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “VIGILI DEL FUOCO” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY— SHOTLIST: VILLASIMIUS, ITALY (JULY 27, 2025) (VIGILI DEL FUOCO - RESTRICTED) 1. AERIAL VIEW OF WILDFIRE SMOKE RISING FROM COASTAL AREA IN ITALY VILLASIMIUS, ITALY - JULY 27 - RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “VIGILI DEL FUOCO” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY— A wildfire broke out near Punta Molentis Beach in the Sardinian town of Villasimius on Sunday, July 27, prompting an urgent response from firefighters. Strong mistral winds quickly spread the flames through the area’s dense vegetation, threatening the popular tourist destination. Fire crews have been working since early afternoon to contain the blaze, deploying a helicopter and two Canadair aircraft to support ground efforts. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire and containment efforts are ongoing. Italy has faced increasingly frequent and intense wildfires in recent summers, with extreme heat and drought creating dangerous conditions across southern regions. Authorities say temperatures will remain significantly above average throughout the week, with highs expected to exceed 42°C (108°F) in Puglia, Basilicata, Sardinia, and Sicily. Writing by Aleyna Cil