Fire touches houses in the Brindisi area, was put out after hours. Fire was fueled by the strong sirocco wind, spread close to the town centre.
A second outbreak developed in another area of the cane field, but was extinguished shortly afterwards. Also on site were the Carabinieri, the local police of Fasano and the Civil Protection volunteers who carried out checks to ensure the possible presence of residents in the homes close to fire area. The firefighters of Monopoli (Bari) intervened promptly after reports from residents.