Last updated on 26 June 2024 by Sara Gatti
The huge fire a Magliana: the dangerous spread of flames
On June 20, a large fire destroyed an uncultivated area in Magliana. The blaze, originally from an illegal settlement, involved waste and plastic, releasing dioxin into the air. Arpa data detected dioxin levels well above the permitted threshold, highlighting a local source of emissions.
The next fire on the street Ardeatina: environmental damage and traffic disruption
The following day, another fire broke out on Via Ardeatina, in Tor Pagnotta. The flames affected a field with accumulated waste, causing damage to a car wash and a nursery. In addition to the damage to nature, the fire caused slowdowns in road traffic and damage to commercial establishments.
The councilor’s appeal Carla Canale to the mayor for urgent interventions
Carla Canale, councilor of the Raggi civic list in the 9th municipality, denounced the serious consequences of the fires, underlining the urgency of preserving public health and the environment. Canale urged Mayor Roberto Gualtieri to intervene promptly to guarantee the safety of green areas and the reclamation of illegal landfills, using the funds available for the care of the city without delay.
The reference to article 192 of Consolidated Environmental Law and the consequences for violators
The councilor referred to article 192 of the TUA, which provides for interventions in the event of waste abandonment and water pollution. The mayor is responsible for ordering the cleanup and establishing times for the intervention, being able to take legal action against violators to recover the costs incurred.
Support for the cleanup and prevention of environmental fires
The fire situation in southern Rome has sparked concern and calls for quick action from the administration. The protection of the environment and public health are absolute priorities that require timely and careful interventions by the competent institutions.
Insights
Magliana:Magliana is a neighborhood of Rome located in the western area of the city. Known for the presence of green areas and parks, it was recently hit by a serious fire which caused environmental damage and the release of toxic substances into the air.
Ardeatina:
Via Ardeatina is one of the main road arteries of Rome, which connects the city center with some peripheral areas. The fire that broke out along this road caused disruption to traffic and environmental damage, in particular to a car wash and a nursery.
Carla Canale:
Carla Canale is a councilor of the Raggi civic list in the 9th municipality of Rome. You made an urgent appeal to the mayor to intervene on the damage caused by the fires in Magliana and on Via Ardeatina, underlining the importance of preserving the environment and public health.
Roberto Gualtieri:
Roberto Gualtieri is the mayor of Rome, mentioned in the article in relation to the request for urgent intervention made by councilor Carla Canale to fight the fires and clean up the affected areas.
Consolidated Environmental Law:
The Consolidated Environmental Law is a set of rules and regulations aimed at protecting the environment and managing waste. Article 192 of the TUA provides specific actions to be taken in the event of waste abandonment and water pollution, attributing responsibilities and powers to the mayor to ensure the reclamation of the affected areas.
The events mentioned in the article highlight the severity of fires caused by illegal settlements and waste accumulations, highlighting the need for rapid and targeted interventions to prevent damage to the environment and public health.
