Four people have been injured
because of a huge wildfire that has been blazing on the
northeastern coast of Sardinia since Sunday, causing hundreds of
hectares of land to go up in smoke.
At least 600 local people and tourists have had to be evacuated
because of the blaze in the area of the towns of Posada and
Siniscola.
A pensioner was hurt by the gas cannister that exploded because
of the fire while a 78-year-old woman suffered burns to her arms
and legs and a 23-year-old man had to be taken to hospital in
Nuoro by helicopter due to severe smoke inhalation.
The other injured person is a firefighter who hurt his knee
while combating the blaze.
The authorities have found evidence that the fire, which has
been fed by strong mistral winds, was started deliberately.
"I have given a mandate to the regional forest guards to
intensify investigations throughout the territory to identify
those responsible and bring them to justice," said Sardinia
Governor Christian Solinas.
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