The village of Elini was also hit by the fire in Ogliastra, which devastated over 200 hectares of countryside and threatened residential areas.
Mayor Vitale Pili and the administration spoke on social media of a "community facing the painful consequences of the serious damage inflicted on its natural heritage and the surrounding area."
"Faced with such a devastating event, the municipal administration," a post reads, "expresses its strongest condemnation of criminal acts that threaten public safety and seriously harm the environment in which we live. Solidarity with the nearby community of Arzana."
In our time of need, our community responded with great strength and unity. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the firefighters, the Forestry Corps, the Forestas agency, the Civil Protection, the Barracellare company, the police, and all the citizens and volunteers who worked tirelessly on the fire front to protect our homes and our land. The institutions' commitment will continue with the utmost dedication to manage the post-emergency situation and begin the recovery process for the affected areas.
(Unioneonline/AD)