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Tuscany Wildfire Forces 3,000 Evacuations, Canadair Drops Water

5/2/2026

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Officials suspect the fire began when olive-tree pruning fires got out of control.
Tuscany regional president Eugenio Giani ordered the evacuation of about 3,000 people as the blaze burned over 800 hectares on Mount Faeta.
Three Canadair aircraft have been deployed to drop water on the flames, aiding ground crews.
Deputy mayor Fabio Barsanti warned the fire remains active and unpredictable, leaving responders at the mercy of the wind.

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Officials suspect the fire began when olive-tree pruning fires got out of control.
Tuscany regional president Eugenio Giani ordered the evacuation of about 3,000 people as the blaze burned over 800 hectares on Mount Faeta.
Three Canadair aircraft have been deployed to drop water on the flames, aiding ground crews.
Deputy mayor Fabio Barsanti warned the fire remains active and unpredictable, leaving responders at the mercy of the wind.