Karst fire: one more night’s work for firefighters

Fire Versilia, the fire brigade helicopter in action to extinguish the flames (ANSA)

(ANSA) – TRIESTE, 21 JUL – The overflights of air vehicles resumed at dawn this morning to try to stem the devastating fire that broke out 48 hours ago on the Carso, between Monfalcone and Trieste. The fleet consists of 11 aircraft: nine fire brigade and civil protection helicopters and two Canadair.

During the night, the defense work continued, by dozens of firefighters, forest guards and civil protection volunteers, of the homes of some hamlets of the municipalities of Doberdó del lago and Duino Aurisina, from which a total of about 200 had been evacuated yesterday. people.

A meeting is underway with Autovie Venete to verify the conditions for a partial reopening, at least towards Trieste, of the section of the A4 between Redipuglia and Sistiana, with reactivation of the Lisert barrier. (HANDLE).

Source: Ansa

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