Fire hits rural area of Domus de Maria and leads Forestry Corps to use helicopters in Sardinha By Carolina Costa
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A large fire hit the rural areas of Domus of Maria, in the province of Cagliari, on Friday morning. The flames consumed dry vegetation of the Mediterranean macchia and approached isolated houses. Emergency Equipes removed two people with disabilities from the scene. Dois helicopters have been fighting the fire since the beginning of the day.
The fire started in the location of Punta sa Pala de Ammettiu. The wind and dry vegetation helped in the rapid spread. Moradores from the nearest houses had to leave the place.
Incêndio advances through dry vegetation and threatens isolated homes
Ground and air teams are working to contain the spread of the flames. Corpo Florestal of Sardenha coordinates the actions. Dois helicopters took off from Villasalto and Fenosu bases to drop water on the fire.
The difficult-to-access terrain complicates the work of firefighters. Mediterranean macchia, typical of the region, burns with greater intensity after weeks of heat. Nenhuma death or serious injury has been recorded to date.
- The flames spread across an extensive area of vegetation
- Duas people with disabilities were removed from affected homes
- Helicópteros of Villasalto and Fenosu perform combat flights
- Operações relies on coordination from Teulada’s forestry station
- Vento favors the spread of fire in rural areas
Evacuação of residents in Domus of Maria occurs without major incidents
Firefighters quickly arrived in the region after the first alerts. Eles prioritized protecting people before attacking the flames directly. The two people with disabilities received immediate support to leave their homes.
Outras families in rural areas also left preventively. Corpo Florestal confirmed that evacuations took place in an orderly manner. The houses affected by the fire were isolated, which made access easier for the teams, but increased the initial risk.
The incident reinforces the vulnerability of Sardenha’s rural areas. Muitos permanent residents are elderly or people with reduced mobility. Quick access in cases of emergency remains one of the main challenges for local authorities.
Temporada Fires in Sardenha Start Early This Year
The region faces high risk due to the dry climate. Períodos prolonged periods without rain leave the vegetation extremely flammable. Especialistas note that the May fires indicate a potentially intense season.
Domus of Maria is close to State Road 195. The proximity to Cagliari amplifies concerns about possible impacts in more populated areas. Até Now, the fire remains under control in rural areas.
Operations continue throughout the day. Equipes monitor wind behavior to avoid surprises. The joint work between Corpo Florestal, firefighters and volunteers allows for greater coverage of the territory.
Prevention and response Medidas in focus after incident
Authorities recall the importance of avoiding irregular fires in the region. Mediterranean macchia plays a fundamental role in the local ecosystem. Sua loss represents both an environmental and economic impact on rural communities.
The use of aerial resources since dawn demonstrates the seriousness of the current episode. Helicopters allow direct attack on points that are difficult to reach on land. Esta strategy has already been applied in other recent incidents on the island.
Sardenha has accumulated experience in forest fire management. Constant team training seeks to reduce response time. Casos as well as Domus and Maria serve to evaluate the effectiveness of existing protocols.
Situação current and next steps in fighting fire
The fire has not yet been fully controlled. The teams remain on the field to avoid reignition. The director of operations at the Teulada station supervises all work fronts.
Moradores evacuees await clearance to return to properties. Authorities will assess the damage after the end of main operations. Nenhuma official estimate of the burned area was released at the time of writing this report.
Monitoring continues over the next few hours. Qualquer change in the wind may require further action. The population of the region was advised to follow the recommendations of emergency teams.
