Army sent in to fight Abruzzo wildfires

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 18 - The Italian army has been sent in to fight the wildfires that are ravaging the Abruzzo region. The wind is shifting again, the heat persists, and the worst and biggest fire, on Mount Morrone, continues to resist extinguishing operations. Several fronts remain active in Abruzzo, but the most challenging situation is between Roccacasale, Corfinio, and Popoli Terme, where Army Engineers have joined the teams battling the flames. The fire is being felt from afar: between l...

By ANSA