Palermo placed on orange fire‑risk alert

The regional Civil Protection authority issued an orange‑level fire‑risk warning for Palermo, effective from 00:00 CET on 5 July and lasting 24 hours. The alert denotes a medium danger level, with a perceived maximum temperature of 31 °C. Residents are advised to exercise heightened vigilance against fires and to follow any further instructions from authorities.

The warning is part of a broader heat‑wave alert covering the Sicily region, intended to mitigate the risk of wildfires and heat‑related incidents during the period.