Italy: Wildfire in Italy's Tuscany region forces evacuation of 3,500 people.

RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “ITALIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY— SHOTLIST: TUSCANY, ITALY (MAY 1, 2026) (ITALIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT – RESTRICTED) 1. VARIOUS OF DRONE SHOTS OF ONGOING WILDFIRE ON MOUNT FAETA 2. VARIOUS OF FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT CONDUCTING BATTLES AGAINST FLAMES AND FOOTAGE FROM INSIDE FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT 3. VARIOUS OF GROUND CREWS AND FIREFIGHTERS WORKING TO EXTINGUISH BLAZE, FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT DROPPING WATER ON AFFECTED AREATUSCANY, ITALY - MAY 1: A massive wildfire on Mount Faeta in Italy’s western Tuscany region has destroyed more than 800 hectares of forest and forced the evacuation of approximately 3,500 people. The fire, which broke out on Tuesday, April 28, between the cities of Pisa and Lucca, spread rapidly over the last 72 hours due to strong winds. Authorities report that the blaze began when a farmer lost control of a fire intended to burn olive branches. Firefighters, forestry workers, and civil defense volunteers are working around the clock to contain the flames, supported by four firefighting aircraft and several helicopters. Teams are also using drones to monitor shifting wind directions and track the fire’s progress across both sides of the mountain. Defense Minister Guido Crosetto announced the deployment of army units to the region following an emergency request from the Pisa Governorate. Tuscany Regional President Eugenio Giani stated that persistent strong winds continue to push the flames forward, complicating containment efforts. Local officials have evacuated 3,000 residents from the towns of Asciano and San Giuliano Terme, while the Lucca Municipality has initiated further evacuations in residential areas near the mountain.