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Two hospitalised as wildfire breaks out near Rome

Thick clouds of smoke were reported over the Italian capital on Monday afternoon as a large wildfire took hold on the north-western edge of the city.

Published: 27 June 2022 17:22 CEST
Two hospitalised as wildfire breaks out near Rome
A firefighter sprays water as a wildfire rages near Rome. File photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP

Photos and video taken by Rome residents on Wednesday afternoon show thick clouds of smoke, with the fire visible from the western side of the city’s ring road, or GRA (Grande Raccordo Anulare).

Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, which is reportedly spreading in the area between the major roads Via Aurelia and Via di Casalotti.

A mother and her baby were taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation while 35 others were treated at the scene, according to local news reports.

Several homes and a summer camp have so far been evacuated, according to reports.

Explosions were heard as the fire reached warehouses in an industrial area west of the capital, reports Rai News, thought to be caused as the fire reached dozens of gas cylinders kept at a campervan storage facility.

The fire brigade said in a tweet that several teams were at the scene of the explosions.

Firefighters said the blaze was becoming less intense at around 5pm on Monday, but that it was still spreading due to high winds.

A prolonged heatwave and a severe drought have caused extremely dry conditions across much of Italy, including Lazio, the region around Rome.

READ ALSO: Italian wildfires ‘three times worse’ than average as heatwave continues

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What’s on in Rome: Eight events not to miss this autumn

From a 'gnocchi' fair to a three-week-long jazz festival, there's a lot to look forward to in Rome over the coming months.

Published: 6 September 2024 14:25 CEST
What's on in Rome: Eight events not to miss this autumn

Romaeuropa Festival – September 4th to November 17th

Running from Wednesday, September 4th, to Sunday, November 17th, the 39th edition of the Romaeuropa Festival will feature over 700 artists and performers from all over the globe, including the likes of South African dancer and choreographer Robyn Orlin and musicians Alva Noto and Christian Fennesz.

The stages are set over various locations across the city, including the MAXXI art gallery and Teatro Argentina. 

Find out more details on prices, times, and locations on the festival’s official website.

Gnocchi fair – September 13th to September 15th

Celebrating its 15th year, the Sagra degli Gnocchi a Castelnuovo di Porto is one you shouldn’t miss if you are a fan of the potato-based pasta.

The town where the sagra is held (Castelnuovo di Porto) is a 20-minute drive north from the Rome city centre.

View the full programme here.

READ ALSO: Sagra: The best Italian food festivals to visit in September 2024

Gnocchi are a Roman favourite. Photo by Neilson Barnard / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP.

Borgo diVino – September 13th to September 15th

Set on the same dates as the gnocchi festival in Castelnuovo di Porto, the Borgo diVino fair transforms lakeside town Nemi, southeast of Rome, into a paradise for wine lovers, who can expect to find (and sample) wines from all Italian regions.

A food area will be set up where attendees will be able to try dishes typical of the local area to accompany their wine with.

The event is free of charge to enter but a personal wine tasting tour will cost you 18 euros. You can purchase the tickets for the tasting directly at the stands or online.

Tevere Day – October 7th to October 13th

Though the name says ‘day’, this is a week-long, city-wide event dedicated to Rome’s River Tiber, which offers tours along the fiume, historical talks and a number of entertainment opportunities, including music performances and art displays.

Performing acts include neighbourhood brass band La Banda Cecafumo and Ukulele trio, Ukus In Fabula.

All the details can be found on the event’s official website.

Rome Film Fest – October 16th to October 27th 

The 19th edition of the Rome Film Fest will run from October 16th to October 27th in Parioli’s Parco della Musica Auditorium.

The festival will kick off with Berlinguer. La Grande Ambizione, starring Italian actor Elio Germano as the titular character of the former Italian politician.

This year’s edition will also pay homage to the deceased actor Marcello Mastroianni, who starred in the classic 1960 film La Dolce Vita.

The full programme for the event, which saw the likes of Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton last year, has yet to be released.

Tickets can be bought online from October 9th.

Italian actress Monica Bellucci partner Tim Burton at last year’s Rome Film Festival. Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP.

EurHop Roma Beer Festival – October 18th to October 20th

The EurHop Roma Beer Festival will return to the Salone delle Fontane, in Rome’s EUR district, on October 18th, offering participants a chance to sample 800 different types of beer from all around the world.

The selection of the participating breweries, among the best Italian and international ones, will be made by Trastevere-based pub Ma Che Siete Venuti a Fà. Each attendee gets a beer glass to fill up at one of the 85 stands. 

Tickets cost nine euros apiece and can be purchased online.

READ ALSO: 15 typical Roman foods you need to try at least once

Rome Jazz Festival – November 1st to November 23rd

The 48th edition of the Roma Jazz Festival will be back at the Parco della Musica Auditorium in November.

A star-studded lineup of jazz musicians and bands from all around the globe, including Lakecia Benjamin and Bill Evans & The VansBand All Stars, are set to take the stage this year.

Further details about the scheduled shows and tickets can be found on the festival’s official website.

Roma Arte in Nuvola – November 22nd to November 24th

Held in the Nuvola building, in Rome’s EUR area, Roma Arte in Nuvola displays a collection of contemporary art by leading international artists.

The programme for the 2024 edition hasn’t been announced yet, but past editions have included works from some 150 national and international galleries. 

Updates can be found on the official website.

Do you have an autumn event in Rome that you’d like us to highlight? Let us know in the comments section below.

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