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Vico Equense: Elderly man dies in olive grove fire

An elderly man, approximately 80 years old, died following an olive grove fire in the Patierno hamlet of Vico Equense. The fire spread rapidly through trees and brush on an agricultural property, prompting alarms from local residents who observed thick smoke.

Emergency responders, including the Vico Equense Civil Protection and the Associazione Volontari Faito, worked to contain the blaze and secure the area. While medical personnel arrived on the scene, they could only confirm the man's death.

Carabinieri have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Authorities are examining whether the blaze was accidental or resulted from the uncontrolled burning of agricultural waste. Investigators are also working to clarify if the man died due to the fire and smoke or if he suffered a medical emergency prior to the fire's outbreak.

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Associazione Volontari Faito · Carabinieri · Patierno · Protezione Civile di Vico Equense · Vico Equense

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