Large fire in Serramanna, the flames fueled by the strong wind: damage to houses, businesses and fields

"We have been operating from a quarter to two without stopping, but the stake , also thanks to the strong wind, has not yet been tamed ".

Great concern from Marco Maccioni , president of the municipal council of Serramanna , for the vast fire that broke out today in the locality of Santa Maria di Monserrato .

A reforestation of Eucalyptus is on fire, vegetation and agricultural areas close to the country church of Santa Maria di Montserrat. Reached by the flames also several rural houses. The strong wind pushed the flames along a stream, with a reed bed gone up in smoke. There was a lot of damage in the countryside.

"What happened today in Serramanna is not normal, the fire started from various points and I believe with some certainty that it is an arson ", continues Maccioni.

“We are all helping barracelli, firefighters, forestry corps”, he adds. "Citizens are also lending a hand by bringing water to the busy teams."

A canadair and three helicopters are also at work , but the wind continues to pick up.

"Damage to homes, businesses, businesses, the whole countryside is compromised", Maccioni specifies.