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This image of Sicily is an artist's creation. I genuinely apologize for failing to diligently check it's provenance before posting it. (feddit.uk)

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Sicily - which has already been brought to its knees by a prolonged heatwave - is battling wildfires that are threatening towns and cities across the island.

BBC: Italy storms: North hit by hail and rain as Sicily burns

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Wildfires and storms wreak havoc in Italy. Sicily closes motorway & airport due to 47C heat. Hundreds of firefighters rush to fight flames. In Lombardy & Milan, violent storms cause destruction, resulting in reported deaths.😔 #ClimateCrisis

People have died, services have been shut down or restricted, and hundreds of people have sought medical treatment for smoke inhalation.

https://twitter.com/viralvdoz/status/1683968847324540930