Fire alert in Decimoputzu, in Southern Sardinia, and Berchidda, in Gallura.
Planes in action to put out the flames that threaten businesses and homes .
In Decimoputzu the fire developed near the provincial road 3 shortly after 2 pm. Fueled by the strong mistral, it spread quickly reaching and damaging the greenhouses and a tool shed .
The fire brigade teams from Iglesias and the Provincial Command of Cagliari arrived on the spot. The forestry corps, civil protection volunteers and a helicopter from the regional firefighting fleet worked together with them.
During the operations, some LPG cylinders found in private land were also made safe. The fire was extinguished and the reclamation operations started.
The fire in Berchidda broke out shortly after 1pm: on the spot Fire Brigade, Forestry Corps, Civil Defense and two Canadair. The flames threaten the town and farms .
A total of 24 fires broke out today in Sardinia : planes in action also in Pattada, Burgos, Nuoro, Fonni, Muravera, Villasalto and Arbus.
(Unioneonline / L)
