# Amalfi Coast wildfire sparks evacuation fears

> Wildfire near Italy's Amalfi Coast forces tourist evacuations as officials suspect arson.
- Title: Amalfi Coast wildfire sparks evacuation fears · Fox News
- Summary: Wildfire near Italy's Amalfi Coast forces tourist evacuations as officials suspect arson. Officials suspect arsonists caused the wildfire threatening Amalfi…
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- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/travel/vacation-paradise-attack-officials-suspect-arsonists-behind-inferno
- Author: Jessica Mekles
- Published: 2026-09-16T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, amalfi coast, positano, amalfi, sorrento, vigili del fuoco, arson, wildfire, evacuation, news, politics
## Wildfire threatens Amalfi Coast
Strong winds fueled a wildfire near Italy's Amalfi Coast, forcing precautionary evacuations of tourist facilities.

> Firefighters were deployed in both aerial and ground operations to combat the blaze that broke out in scrubland near Amalfi.
## Evacuations underway
Tourists in Positano and Amalfi areas were evacuated as flames spread along the coast.

> Fire crews worked through the night to prevent the flames from reaching residential areas.
## Officials suspect arson
Positano Mayor Gabriella Guida believes arson caused the simultaneous fires across multiple coastal towns.

> She said she believes the cause was likely arson, pointing out that fires breaking out simultaneously across Vico Equense, Agerola, Amalfi and Positano appeared to indicate a coordinated plan.
## Environmental risks
Mayors warned of landslides and hydrogeological disruption after centuries-old trees were destroyed.

> Guida expressed fears that the loss of centuries-old trees would trigger major hydrogeological disruption and landslides once the first rains arrived.
## Tourist impact
September is peak tourist season for Sorrento, but fires disrupted vacation plans for travelers.

> Guida acknowledged the economic toll on the destination, noting that travelers were frightened during what was supposed to be a relaxing vacation.
## Key takeaway

Officials suspect arsonists caused the wildfire threatening Amalfi Coast tourist areas.