Event Brief
Amalfi Coast wildfires spark arson suspicions
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 8:33 AM ET
Summary: Positano Mayor Gabriella Guida said officials suspect arson after wildfires erupted simultaneously across Italy’s Amalfi Coast. The fires forced evacuations and terrified tourists, as the mayor warned of the suspected cause.
WHO: Positano Mayor Gabriella Guida
WHAT: Guida said officials suspect arson behind wildfires that erupted simultaneously across the Amalfi Coast and led to evacuations.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
WHERE: Amalfi Coast, Italy
WHY: The cause of the fire has not been reported.
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