Sicily - which has already been brought to its knees by a prolonged heatwave - is battling wildfires that are threatening towns and cities across the island.
BBC: Italy storms: North hit by hail and rain as Sicily burns
The whole island of Sicily covered by wildfires tonight. It’s a catastrophe. Here is a satellite image.
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GoodKingElliot@feddit.uk · 1 pts · 3y
Wildfires and storms wreak havoc in Italy. Sicily closes motorway & airport due to 47C heat. Hundreds of firefighters rush to fight flames. In Lombardy & Milan, violent storms cause destruction, resulting in reported deaths.😔 #ClimateCrisis
People have died, services have been shut down or restricted, and hundreds of people have sought medical treatment for smoke inhalation.
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