Sicily wildfires in Santo Stefano Quisquina

In late July 2026, a series of wildfires erupted across multiple fronts in Santo Stefano Quisquina, Sicily, driven by strong winds and high temperatures. The flames devastated agricultural lands and livestock holdings, prompting local fire brigades, civil protection units, police, forest‑fire operators and volunteers to work through the night. The mayor, Francesco Cacciatore, announced that the municipality would request a state‑level disaster declaration to secure additional assistance and urged residents to avoid the affected zones.

By early August, the emergency response shifted to relief efforts. Following a coordination meeting of the regional GAL Sicani board, the first aid shipment of hay was delivered to local farmers. The Civil Protection service and a consortium road‑infrastructure team distributed the forage, which had been donated by nearby livestock owners. Mayor Cacciatore attended the hand‑over, marking the initial implementation of the joint coordination board established after the fires and supporting the ongoing request for a natural disaster declaration.