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Amalfi Coast wildfire and landslide

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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.

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