Sicily travel warning: Wildfires force evacuation of tourists and transport disruption

The heatwave that has been scorching southern Europe has increased the risk of fires and heat-related deaths in Italy.

Wildfires have been raging across the Italian island of #Sicily, spread by strong winds and arid conditions.

The blazes have forced residents and tourists to evacuate and caused severe public transport disruption.

#Palermo Airport, which services the island’s capital, was forced to close early on Tuesday morning after fires broke out nearby.

Catania Airport, where an accidental fire damaged a terminal building earlier this month, remains partially closed leading to fears of huge economic losses from tourism.

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https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/07/28/sicily-travel-warning-wildfires-force-evacuation-of-tourists-and-temporarily-close-palermo