A2 Highway Near Firmo Closed After Brush Fire Blocks Traffic

A brush fire of dry vegetation erupted near the A2 highway at Firmo in the province of Cosenza, Italy, producing a dense plume of smoke that reduced visibility on the road. The road police ordered a temporary closure of both directions of the motorway until conditions are safe for motorists.

Firefighters from the Castrovillari fire station were dispatched to contain the blaze and secure the area. No injuries or vehicle damage were reported. The incident occurs amid a broader pattern of fires in the Pollino National Park and surrounding districts, but the closure is limited to the A2 segment near Firmo.