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Posted on July 27, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleA wildfire in Sardinia forced beach evacuations by boat as strong winds hindered rescue efforts. The fire occurred near Villasimius, burning several cars.
MILAN (Reuters) -Dozens of beachgoers in Sardinia were forced to flee by boat on Sunday when a huge wildfire broke out nearby, blocking other escape routes, firefighters on the Italian island said.
Black smoke could be seen rising from the beach in Villasimius in the south of the island.
Strong winds were hindering rescue efforts, firefighters said in a statement, adding that several cars had been burned.
Italy has been sweltering under summer heat-waves, with wildfires particularly affecting arid southern regions.
(Reporting by Sara Rossi, Yesim Dikmen, editing by Giles Elgood)
A huge wildfire broke out nearby, blocking other escape routes.
Dozens of beachgoers were forced to flee by boat due to the wildfire.
Strong winds were hindering rescue efforts, complicating the situation.
Italy has been experiencing summer heat-waves, particularly affecting arid southern regions.
Several cars had been burned as a result of the wildfire.
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