Incident Details

On 24 July fires began in the Oristano Province and have spread over 50,000 acres. This has led to over 1,500 individuals being evacuated. Emergency workers worry that the fires will spread into the Nuoro Province. The EU has sent aerial fighters over and a state of emergency has been set.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to follow all directives and monitor for safety advice. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.