Overview

• The blaze has entered its third day on Vesuvius’s slopes and remains uncontained despite continuous efforts.
• Twelve ground teams and six Canadair water-bombers are battling the fire alongside reinforcements from other Italian regions.
• Vesuvius National Park has suspended all hiking routes until further notice to protect visitors and support firefighting operations.
• Thick smoke envelops the volcano’s summit and is visible from the nearby Pompeii archaeological site, which remains open to tourists.
• Nearly 620,000 people visited the crater in 2024, highlighting the potential economic toll if closures persist.