Over 1,000 tourists evacuated due to Puglia wildfires

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 24 - The fire brigade on Wednesday ordered the evacuation of a camp site and holiday village hosting around 1,200 holidaymakers as a precautionary measure due to major wildfire in a forest around San Felice Bay, near the Puglia seaside town of Vieste.
    Tourists who do not have cars were being taken by boat to be accommodated in a gymnasium provided by the Vieste town council.
    Two Canadair planes and a fire brigade helicopter were in action along with fire-engine teams on the ground to combat the flames, which were being pushed towards the holiday village by strong winds. (ANSA).