With forest fires raging across Italy as another heatwave approaches, is it still safe – and advisable – to holiday here?
Elaine Allaby - elaine.allaby@thelocal.com
Updated: Tue 28 Jul 2026 15:47 CET
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Should you change your plans to holiday in Italy this year due to the risk of wildfires? Photo by Eliano Imperato / AFP.
With forest fires raging across Italy as another heatwave approaches, is it still safe – and advisable – to holiday here?
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