It started onincendiary summer In the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni national park. In the last 48 hours the arsonists went into action, targeting a very specific area between Castellabate, Agropoli and Perdifumo. In particular the hill of Cerrine was the target of eight arsons over the last three days, marking the start of a worrying season for the area. Thanks to the timely intervention of the Cilento Castellabate civil protection volunteers and the teams of the municipal civil protectionthe flames were quickly put out, preventing further damage to the precious item green lung of the area. However, the threat is there and the attention of the authorities does not wane.
Fires represent the second threat more serious in the heart of the protected area south of Salerno. In 2023, 89 arson incidents were confirmed, resulting in five people being reported. In the current year, over 20 arson crimes have already been detected in the context of the activity of protection of the territory, which involves the 18 Carabinieri units of the Cilento Park, operating from the coast to the hinterland. After the episodes of recent days, the communities of Castellabate, Agropoli And Smoke leaker They are on alert and invite anyone with useful information to collaborate with the police. In the meantime, rescue teams continue to monitor the area, ready to intervene to protect the territory and ensure safety of citizens. The investigations are ongoing, with suspicions falling on a single person criminal hand. Local authorities and civil protection volunteers are determined to stop acts of vandalism and preserve the natural heritage of the Cilento Park. The protection of the territory and the safety of citizens are priorities.
«Zero tolerance by the Park against those criminals who set fires for various reasons, causing enormous damage”, declares the director of the Park Roman Gregory. «We are doing a lot of work with the police. We will strengthen collaboration with i Forestry Carabinieri for more action along the coast on the most critical days of the season when you reach the maximum danger».
Forecasts e prevention therefore the passwords to identify the fires in a more timely manner, but also to trace those responsible, for whom there must be exemplary punishments. “The Park – reiterates the director – he will constitute a civil party and will implement all possible actions a protection of the territory. It’s important to give signals.”
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