Palermo, fire at the cemetery of Santa Maria di Gesù: flames also reach the church.

Last Updated: July 25, 2023

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There is a raging inferno at Santa Maria di Gesù, with the cemetery and the church of the convent also engulfed in flames. The huge fire that developed in the last few hours on Monte Grifone has spread to the graveyard. People who were inside visiting their loved ones had to quickly evacuate. The firefighters are on their way to the scene, as they are dealing with numerous firefighting operations throughout the devastated province. In the area of Santa Maria di Gesù, the flames are also threatening several houses, and many residents have already left their homes.