Amalfi Coast highway reopens after fire and landslide emergency

Amalfi Coast SS 163 wildfire road closure Italy

The SS 163 Amalfitana highway has been fully reopened following an emergency triggered by a fire and reported landslide near Positano. The blaze, which occurred between Laurito and the border with Praiano, was fueled by strong winds and required intervention from the Fire Department, Civil Protection, and Campania Region helicopters.

While the road is now accessible, the incident has sparked debate regarding emergency management. Some reports suggest that while the fire caused rocks to fall onto the roadway, certain road closures were implemented due to information gaps or perceived risks that did not result in actual landslides. The disruption caused significant logistical challenges for residents, tourists, and local services during the twelve-hour emergency period.

Entities

Amalfi Coast · Anas · Campania Region · Positano

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The fire may have been an act of arson. www.liratv.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The fire occurred between Laurito and the border with Praiano. www.liratv.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The SS 163 road in the Tordigliano section has been reopened to traffic.
[○ 1 SOURCE] An emergency was declared on the SS 163 Amalfitana due to a fire and landslide near Positano. www.liratv.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] Helicopters from the Campania Region were deployed to drop water on the fire. www.liratv.it

Sources

Positano strada aperta, ma rimane l’enigma di una chiusura senza preavviso [holidaycoast.it]

about 4 hours ago

Costiera Amalfitana, incendio e frana: emergenza superata [www.liratv.it]

about 10 hours ago