Massive fire in the Ittiri countryside. The flames developed in a rural area , far from the town, but driven by the wind they are difficult to contain .
Two light helicopters from the regional fleet are in action on site, as well as the Super Puma and a Canadair from Olbia.
From the ground , foresters and firefighters are instead trying to limit the advance of the fire .
Another fire , which broke out in the countryside between Nule and Benetutti, is already under control thanks to the timely intervention of foresters and firefighters . Also in this case, the intervention of two light helicopters from the regional fleet was decisive to stem the flames.
Today, August 16, the European information system on forest fires reports "extreme danger" for Sardinia .
The Copernicus programme, an initiative of the European Space Agency and the EU Commission, collects information through satellite surveys so that the European Union is able to prevent and manage emergencies in the fields of safety and the environment.
(Unioneonline/vl)
