Siena, flames in the woods close to the walls: alarm in the city – Chronicle
Siena, 3 August 2022 – Phone calls to the police and firefighters, reports to the newspaper, tam tam on social media: the fire that developed before dinner close to the walls, in the green area that from Porta Laterina descends towards External Fontebranda has thrown Siena into turmoil. The flames were high, the smoke clearly visible from San Prospero and even further away, while the acrid smell spread throughout the area. But the firefighters, who arrived with two teams together with numerous volunteers from La Racchetta, naturally also the Municipal Police, were very good at intervening quickly in fears of synergy to avoid, as it initially moved towards the town.
The vehicles arrived near the flames area passing the road immediately to the right, just past Porta Laterina. At 9.30 pm the situation was already under control: no damage to structures, houses, cars or people. While a team of firefighters returned to command, another remained in place together with La Racchetta for the reclamation that will require time and patience. Following the evolution of the situation live also the councilor for civil protection Francesca Appolloni. It will now be necessary to understand the causes of the fire that developed in the valley.