Italian firefighters have been battling numerous separate blazes on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius volcano near Naples.
Tourists and residents have been evacuated for the second time in a week as a precaution after some observers thought the cloud of smoke was coming from the volcano itself.
ITALY – BREAKING: Huge Fire on On Mount #Vesuvius – #Naples. Hundreds of people evacuated. #Italy #Vesuvio pic.twitter.com/WXkTK1bMx0— Terremoti Italia (@Terremoti7) July 11, 2017
Incredible evening picture of fire on Mount #Vesuvius . Fear among the people, the air in near towns is unbearable! #Vesuvio #Italy pic.twitter.com/eqoyOKZklN— Marco السلام (@meteorologo777) July 11, 2017
The flames have devastated pine forests and hectares of woodland in the area.
At least 100 active fires through the Campania region are being tackled by around 600 fire fighters and Civil protection workers.
Although arson in some cases hasn’t been ruled out, dry weather and strong winds have certainly played their part.
