Powerful forest fire forced to leave their homes more than 700 residents of the most tourist region of Italy - Tuscany. The fire covers the slopes of Mount Serra, which is located very close to the world famous city of Pisa, reports ANSA. The inhabitants of the region in a panic run to the city, the streets of which were covered with smoke. While the revelry of the fiery element did not result in human casualties, many already experience breathing problems.

The prosecutor of the region, Alessandro Krini, said that the local authorities are considering the version of the arson that arose because "the flame flared up at night, when it was, in fact, very cool". According to eyewitnesses, the smoke is visible at a distance of about 60 kilometers. The fire brigades, which are engaged in extinguishing 180, until you can not cope with the flame, which blows a strong wind. In places due to wind, the direction of fire changes and the fire seizes all new territories.