In the news of the Italian ANSA agency, it was stated that the fire that broke out in the maquis area in the Brancaccio section of Palermo city caused concern and some residents had to leave their homes.

It was stated that interventions to the fires in Altofonte, Gratteri, Gibilrossa, Misilmeri, Piana degli Albanesi, Torretta and Prizzi towns, especially in Palermo province, continued.

It was noted that education was suspended in primary and secondary schools in Gratteri due to the fires.

It was stated that the fires were intervened by ground and air fire extinguishing aircraft and with the help of volunteers.