More fires broke out around the Italian capital overnight into Tuesday, July 28th, while Lazio regional officials warned that the risk of new blazes remains high amid a new heatwave.
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Updated: Tue 28 Jul 2026 14:03 CET
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A fire helicopter flies over scorched land after a fire broke out in the Valle Aurelia park on July 4th. Offical data shows the city has been hit especially hard by fires this summer. Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP
More fires broke out around the Italian capital overnight into Tuesday, July 28th, while Lazio regional officials warned that the risk of new blazes remains high amid a new heatwave.
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