Burcei, devastating fire in the suburbs: sheepfolds on fire, charred animals

Devastating fire on the outskirts of Burcei .

The flames also reached some sheepfolds , and several head of cattle were trapped and remained charred .

The area of Pranus was affected , with the fire that on Thursday night also approached the area of Sa croccoriga .

Devastated Mediterranean scrub and tall trees. Dozens of citizens are also mobilized .

On site, several fire brigade teams to limit the damage of the flames pushed by the strong mistral , sometimes uncontrollable.

"A worrying situation - explained Deputy Mayor Marcello Malloru - the fire developed in Sa croccoriga, reaching the houses of the Pranus subdivision. The local volunteers have avoided the worst, saving the means of a company earth moving and numerous animal farms. Only the firefighters intervened. The fire also licked some houses and threatened the forest of Scova. Hundreds of people in the area . A critical situation precisely because of the wind ".

At the first light of dawn on Friday, the flames had been tamed and the reclamation operations began in the countryside. Forestry workers and firefighters: once this operation is completed, an inspection will be triggered to verify the damage and to trace the causes of the fire that caused serious damage.