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Arsonists Use Cats to Spread Wildfires in Italy, Firefighter Dies in Sicily

Arsonists in Italy are reportedly using cruel methods, including tying flammable rags to cats' tails, to spread wildfires, particularly in Calabria. Meanwhile, a firefighter has tragically died battling blazes in Sicily, highlighting the severe impact of these fires.

24 Jul, 11:29 — 24 Jul, 11:29
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The IndependentMostly Factual20h ago

Arsonists spread Italian wildfires by tying flammable rags to cats’ tails

Arsonists tied flammable rags to cats’ tails and set them alight to ignite wildfires in Italy.

By Holly Bishop

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aktualne-cz24 Jul, 10:32First to report

Itálie bojuje s požáry. Žháři v Kalábrii podle úřadů využívali kočky, na Sicílii zemřel hasič

The Independent24 Jul, 11:29Latest update

Arsonists spread Italian wildfires by tying flammable rags to cats’ tails

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