Fashion designer Giorgio Armani and dozens of others are working to help firefighters extinguish the remnants of his two wildfires. was forced to flee the vacation home overnight. Sicily in Pantelleria on Thursday.
Photos show flames appearing to invade Armani's villa, but an Armani spokeswoman said the flames had stopped short of the property. Armani and guests took refuge overnight on a boat in the harbor.
Salvatore Cocina, head of the civil protection agency for the area, said two bushfires were suspected of arson, with about 30 people fleeing boats or to safer places on the island. forced to evacuate. Firefighters used Canadair planes to put out the blazes, while ground teams defended the home. Officials said the structure did not appear to be lost.
Island mayor Vincenzo Campo told ANSA Two Canadians from the news outlet said the wind had eased as they worked to put out the last flames in difficult terrain.
"After last night's great fright and a night spent at work, Pantelleria is back to normal," Campo said. "It looks like the worst is over."
Local officials asked for information to help determine the cause of the fires, which started two quarters of a mile apart.
46} Located between Sicily and Tunisia, Pantelleria is a popular beach and trekking destination that includes ancient ruins and natural terrain.