A large fire broke out around 1pm on Saturday between the industrial area of Tortolì and the area of the old fishpond of Arbatax .

The flames threatened the pine forest that opens up to the San Giovanni lagoon where the fishing activity of the Tortolì fishermen cooperative develops.

As a precaution, during the extinguishing operations, the restaurant on the lagoon was evacuated.

To fight the fire, the fire fighting machine worked with Forestale, Forestas and the Fire Brigade.

The helicopter taken off from the San Cosimo base (Lanusei) is also in action.

The flames were fueled by strong gusts of sirocco.

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