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Illegal campers light fire in forest in Italy

08.09.2026 13:41 1 min 1 source РУС
il Dolomiti ITA
Illegal campers light fire in forest in Italy
Original source: il Dolomiti

In the Manghen Pass area, on the border between Val di Fiemme and Valsugana, in Val Cadino, about 2-3 km from Molina di Fiemme, illegal camping took place: tents were set up, motorhomes and minivans were parked, and a fire was lit. Mayor Marco Larger of Castello Molina di Fiemme said this is extremely dangerous as the fire is near the forest and could cause a wildfire. Overnight stays are prohibited in this zone, and the sites are not equipped for camping.

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