A fire broke out in the Monte Catillo Natural Reserve, located near the town of Tivoli in eastern Rome, the capital of Italy. 25 families in some settlements were evacuated from their houses. With the effect of the heat wave in Italy, firefightings continue at hundreds of points across the county.
The heat wave in Italy is caused by anticyclones (high pressure atmospheric areas) rising from Africa. It is thought that anticyclones will head to northern Italy and increase the temperatures in many cities, including the capital Rome. The Italian Ministry of Health has issued a red warning for extreme temperatures in these regions.