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Hundreds evacuated by sea from Italy's Adriatic coast
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Hundreds evacuated by sea from Italy's Adriatic coast

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hundreds of people were evacuated by sea from the Puglia region in southern Italy due to a wildfire.
  • Six coast guard ships, three police cutters, and private vessels participated in the operation.
  • Firefighters are battling the blaze, with no immediate threat to homes, but further evacuations may be necessary.

Hundreds of residents in Italy's Puglia region have been evacuated by sea as a wildfire raged along the Adriatic coast. The operation involved six coast guard ships, three Italian finance police cutters, and approximately 10 private vessels, according to the coast guard.

Six coast guard ships, three Italian finance police cutters, and about 10 private boats participated in the operation.

โ€” Coast GuardDescribing the maritime assets involved in the evacuation.

The evacuations focused on the area around the city of Peฤiฤio. A coast guard representative indicated that an additional 300 people might need to be evacuated as the operation continues. Images showed firefighters battling the flames, supported by a firefighting aircraft.

While the fire has not directly threatened residential homes in the city, local media quoted the mayor of Peฤiฤio stating that the situation is under control. However, the ongoing nature of the operation and the potential for further evacuations suggest a persistent threat.

According to a representative, another 300 people may need to be evacuated.

โ€” Coast GuardIndicating the potential scale of further evacuations.

The cause of the fire and the full extent of the damage are still being assessed. The focus remains on containing the blaze and ensuring the safety of the residents in the affected coastal region.

The situation is under control.

โ€” Mayor of PeฤiฤioQuoted by local media, assessing the immediate threat.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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