Major wildfire in hills above Lake Garda: at least 200 residents and tourists evacuated

A wildfire broke out Friday evening in the hills above Tignale, near Lake Garda, forcing the evacuation of about two hundred residents and tourists. Rescuers are now checking holiday homes in the area to ensure no one is left behind. Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake, is a major summer tourist destination, and wildfires are a recurring hazard in the region's dry hillsides.

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