# Amalfi Coast wildfire and landslide

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/amalfi-coast-wildfire-and-landslide
> Updated: 2026-09-14T10:34:17.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3.

A wildfire outbreak on the Amalfi Coast near Tordigliano initially threatened the SS163 highway and the area toward Positano. The blaze was fueled by high temperatures and dry vegetation in difficult terrain, prompting firefighting efforts to protect the vital road artery connecting the Sorrento Peninsula to the Amalfi Coast.

By mid-September, the situation escalated as a large-scale wildfire in the Positano area, specifically affecting Laurito and San Pietro, spread rapidly due to strong winds. The intense heat and ground instability caused by the fire triggered a landslide on the SS163 Amalfitana highway, forcing authorities to close the road between kilometers 16.0 and 16.8. While firefighting teams and aerial water bombers eventually brought the fire front under control, crews remained on-site to clear debris and manage the resulting road closures.

By September 14, the SS 163 Amalfitana highway was fully reopened following the emergency. While the fire necessitated intervention from the Fire Department, Civil Protection, and regional helicopters, the incident sparked debate regarding emergency management. Some reports suggested that while the fire caused rocks to fall onto the roadway, certain closures may have been implemented due to “information gaps or perceived risks that did not result in actual landslides.” The disruption caused significant logistical challenges for residents and tourists during the emergency period.

## Claims

- An emergency was declared on the SS 163 Amalfitana due to a fire and landslide near Positano. (single source)
- Helicopters from the Campania Region were deployed to drop water on the fire. (single source)
- The SS 163 road in the Tordigliano section has been reopened to traffic. (single source)
- The fire occurred between Laurito and the border with Praiano. (single source)
- The fire may have been an act of arson. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Amalfi Coast highway reopens after fire and landslide emergency

The SS 163 Amalfitana highway has reopened after a fire and reported landslide near Positano caused a twelve-hour traffic emergency in Italy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amalfi-coast-highway-reopens-after-fire-and-landslide-emergency

### 2026-09-12: Positano wildfire triggers landslide on Amalfi Coast highway

A major wildfire in Positano, Italy, has caused significant damage to vegetation and triggered a landslide on the SS163 Amalfitana highway, leading to road closures and disrupted local transport.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/caserta-province-hit-by-two-separate-warehouse-fires

### 2026-09-06: Amalfi Coast wildfire threatens SS163 highway near Tordigliano

A wildfire is burning near Tordigliano on Italy's Amalfi Coast, threatening the SS163 highway and moving toward Positano amid dry conditions and difficult terrain.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amalfi-coast-wildfire-threatens-ss163-highway-near-tordigliano

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