Italian firefighters battle blaze that has consumed 810 hectares in Tuscany
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- Category: Environment
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 11:11 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera
On May 1, 2026, wildfires swept across forested areas of Tuscany, Italy, burning more than 810 hectares (about 2,000 acres). Authorities deployed hundreds of firefighters and aerial units to contain the fire, urging residents to follow evacuation orders. The incident underscores rising fire risk amid hotter, drier summer conditions in southern Europe.
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