Major fire in Rome, Italy, national television station and 6 residential buildings evacuated

A major fire broke out on Monte Mario hill in Rome (Italy) at noon on July 31, forcing firefighters to evacuate the broadcasting center of the national television station RAI, an astronomical observatory on the hilltop and six residential buildings.

No casualties have been reported in the massive fire in Rome. (Source: Agenzia Nova)

The national fire service said 10 firefighting teams had brought the fire under control. However, fire chief Adriano De Acutis said “there is still a lot of work to do” to extinguish the blaze.

RAI was forced to cancel a live broadcast at noon. "We are evacuating the studio. The fire in Monte Mario is serious, we will see you tomorrow," RAI presenter Nunzia De Girolamo said in an Instagram video .

Earlier, on the morning of July 31, authorities in Rome warned of a high risk of fire in the capital due to temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius at noon.

A report by the European Commission (EC) in April said climate change is making forest fires more frequent.

The 2023 wildfire season is one of the worst in Europe this century.

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