Yet another day of fires in Sardinia, with over 30 fires breaking out across the region and a massive deployment of ground and air forces to stem the spread of the flames.
Forestry Corps, firefighters, volunteers, and even some farmers mobilized to defend their land from the relentless advance of numerous fire fronts.
Among the most critical situations was in San Sperate (Sant'Elena), where flames, driven by strong winds, affected several farms containing bales of fodder. Helicopters and ground crews worked tirelessly to prevent the fire from reaching several rural homes. A SuperPuma from the Fenosu base and a Canadair from the national fleet also responded . Mayor Fabrizio Madeddu was on site.
A few kilometers away, outside the Decimomannu Air Force base, another large fire engulfed the same base, with flames reaching into the airport, now home to the International Flight Training School. The emergency was brought to a halt thanks to the intervention of two military aircraft.
Among the main fronts where the deployment of aircraft was requested were those of Decimoputzu (Bia Perdera) and Pozzomaggiore (Crabu Figu). Three Canadair aircraft from the national fleet were sent to the island today .
The large fires that broke out in Capoterra, Pattada and Siurgus Donigala have been put out and reclaimed, but remain under close monitoring.
To counter the advance of the most aggressive fronts, the Forestry Corps deployed Fire Use Analysis Group (GAUF) teams to the field. These specialized units, highly trained in analyzing fire behavior, went into action, applying counterfire and tactical fire techniques to anticipate the flames, reduce their intensity, and secure the defense lines.
At the same time, the Forestry Corps' investigative teams have already begun work to determine responsibilities and identify the behaviors, "mostly negligent," that caused most of the fires this early summer season. These are largely due to carelessness, improper use of machinery, poorly managed agricultural cleanups, and small, uncontrolled fires.