February 25, 2019JPEG On the morning of February 25, 2019, a fire on the slopes of Monte Pisano sent smoke billowing across the western Italian coast. Reports estimate at least 180 hectares (less than 1 square mile) of forest and vegetation have been burned The Landsat 8 satellite acquired these images on February 25, 2019, around 10:58 a.m. local time, approximately thirty minutes after the fire commenced. Both images are a combination of natural color (bands 4-3-2) and infrared (band 10) which was used to highlight the active fire News outlets report that the event started from a bonfire that spread due to strong winds. People were evacuated from the nearby village of Vicopisano NASA Earth Observatory images by Joshua Stevens, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey View this area in EO Explorer A fire on the slopes of Monte Pisano sent smoke billowing across the coast Fires burned across parts of Europe where conditions were warm and dry California has burned more than 28,000 acres shows Arizona’s Wallow Fire in the White Mountains near the border with New Mexico The blaze is the largest in Arizona this year and the largest in the United States right now The wildfire has burned more than 50,000 acres making it the state’s largest blaze in 2019 devastated a huge area of woodland and ten thousand olive trees A wild­fire broke out on Mount Serra in Tuscany destroy­ing over 1,000 hectares of land and threat­en­ing hun­dreds of homes with ini­tial reports sug­gest­ing the fire was delib­er­ately set The blaze caused sig­nif­i­cant dam­age to the local econ­omy lead­ing to long-term impacts on the region’s pro­duc­ers and envi­ron­ment The flames swept through a wooded area for three days destroy­ing the veg­e­ta­tion and threat­en­ing at least two hun­dred houses a few of which were severely dam­aged there have been no reports of death or injuries while some seniors were taken to Cisanello Hospital in Pisa as a pre­cau­tion About 700 peo­ple were evac­u­ated from their homes in the ter­ri­to­ries of Calci and Vicopisano and were received in res­cue cen­ters set up by the munic­i­pal­i­ties of the area Disruptions were reg­is­tered in Cascina and other rural dis­tricts More than one hun­dred ground units of the Vigili del Fuoco (the Italian fire depart­ment) worked tire­lessly with groups of vol­un­teers to extin­guish the fire joined by Canadair fire­fight­ing air­craft and heli­copters First reports of fire­fight­ers sug­gest that the blaze was likely delib­er­ately set ​“We have decided to open a file fea­tur­ing the hypoth­e­sis of arson on the basis of some clues that must now be con­firmed by inves­tiga­tive action,” the chief pros­e­cu­tor of Pisa and its front moved quickly through the scrub The blaze destroyed more than 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres) of land It may take years to restore the bio­di­ver­sity of the ter­ri­tory and this is com­pounded by the imme­di­ate dam­ages to the econ­omy “The costs for the emer­gency action to extin­guish the fire on the ground and by air­craft must be added to those for the recon­struc­tion of the for­est her­itage,” said Tullio Marcelli The pro­ducer orga­ni­za­tion esti­mated that about ten thou­sand olive trees have been destroyed along with other crops while farms and rural homes have been com­pro­mised with dam­age to agri­cul­ture of about €6 mil­lion and it will take at least five years to enter the pro­duc­tion phase all the tra­di­tional human activ­i­ties such as col­lect­ing wood and mush­rooms will be pro­hib­ited for years to pro­mote the regen­er­a­tion of the envi­ron­ment “This event will affect the pro­duc­ers of the area for a long time espe­cially the smaller and less struc­tured farms,” Confagricoltura Pisa’s pres­i­dent point­ing out that grow­ers will suf­fer a loss of sev­eral tons of olive oil the pres­i­dent of Confagricoltura Toscana said ​“it is still early to draw up a defin­i­tive bud­get as the dam­age will have a long-last­ing impact our asso­ci­a­tion has already taken steps in order to sup­port and help pro­duc­ers in restart­ing their agri­cul­tural activ­i­ties.” Donations will be used for the pur­chase of new trees which will be planted in the affected area More articles on:  , , Italian Bill Would Support Hobby Growers to Prevent Abandonment The proposed legislation recognizes the role of hobbyist olive growers in preserving the environment and Italy’s agricultural heritage Lessons Learned Developing the Tuscan Food Pyramid An innovative Italian regional food pyramid is under review offering a creative and holistic contribution to institutional communication on recommendations for a healthy diet and lifestyle Discovery of New Olive Varieties in Italy Spurs App Development An Italian National Research Center analysis identified two previously unknown cultivars in Frosinone Terroir, Organic Farming Yield Award-Winning Results for Sicilian Farmer The producers behind Agrigento-based Naru attribute their World Competition success to sustainably-grown local olive varieties Liguria Region Launches Innovative Olive Farming Project with AI and Smart Sensors Italy funds experimental project using smart sensors and drones to optimize olive farming and improve quality of Riviera Ligure PDO oil Rome's Olive Oil Production on Public Farm Supports Community, Sustainability The city's organic production provides community support through donations and funds to maintain a public farm in Lazio Safeguarding Unique Olive Farming Traditions on Italy’s Pantelleria Island Olive farming on the Sicilian island has unique features resulting from a peculiar pruning and training system that encourages horizontal growth Italy, Turkey, Brazil Lead the Way at 'EVO IOOC' Awards Four hundred eighty-six extra virgin and flavored olive oils were awarded at the ninth EVO IOOC Italy event in Calabria On the second Sunday of the month (excluding August) the Vicopisano Antiques and Hobbyists Market returns to Piazza Cavalca one of the most popular markets in Tuscany Guided tours of the Rocca del Brunelleschi the market moves to the nearby village of Lugnano for “Lugnano in the Attic” Sign up for our Newsletter! How to join as a member Privacy | Note legali Bianchi has launched its new Old Tuscany Italian Leather lineup with four holsters called the Cortona As the name of the the new holster lineup implies these new inside-the-waistband and outside-the-waistband models are crafted from fine Italian leather More about Bianchi Leather: “Established in 1958 by John Bianchi Bianchi Leather is a brand of the Safariland Group and has a rich history of handcrafted workmanship and functional design Its holsters and gun accessories have stood the test of time earning the trust of professionals around the globe From premier leather products to the durable AccuMold line for law enforcement Bianchi continues to deliver time-proven designs that are built to last.” The Cortona is a refined in-waistband design that offers durability and aesthetic sophistication it is the perfect complement for large semi-automatics Key features include red-dot optic compatibility a rugged spring steel belt clip and sturdy single-piece construction the Fucecchio provides a deep cant angle in full-grain leather outside-the-waistband holster Its open-top design allows for a fast time-to-target making it an ideal choice for everyday carry the Fucecchio features a flat rear profile for a close body fit premium grade leather construction and a 30-degree built-in cant The Lajatico is an outside-the-waistband holster It offers secure thumb-strap retention in a classic full-grain leather design Dual front belt loop options allow for a range of cant angles and an efficient draw The Lajatico boasts a flat rear profile for a close body fit and versatility to be worn on the left or right for cross-draw capability this model provides secure thumb-strap retention in full-grain leather outside-the-waistband holster makes it as visually appealing as it is functional The Vicopisano offers dual front belt loop options for various cant angles and features a front cross stitch detail flat rear profile for a close body fit and premium grade leather construction It can be worn on the right or left for cross-draw For more information, go to bianchileather.com Team Remington’s Madison Sharpe and Todd Hitch claim Main Event High Over All titles at 2025 U.S Magpul allows customizable sight picture selection by adding a hooded front sight variant to its MBUS Pro sight A short history of Winter Olympic Biathlon competition from 1960 to 1976 Highlights from the May 2025 issue of Shooting Sports USA Here’s a look at each product in the new MDT Nanoguard lineup Vicopisano’s medieval festival pays homage to an illustrious past that between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance saw the ancient castellum flourish in a small town strategically important first for the Republic of Pisa and later for the Grand Duchy of Tuscany On Saturday between 23:30 and around midnight The mediaeval dinner will be held in the piazzetta of Palazzo Pretorio on Saturday and Sunday but it will be possible to refresh oneself at every corner after changing currency at the entrance and taking the big Pisani thanks to the taverns scattered throughout the village The historical monuments will also be open at night: Rocca del Brunelleschi Torre e Camminamento del Soccorso and Torre dell’Orologio reservations and costs: grupporosellini@yahoo.it departing from the parking area of the school complex at the beginning of Viale Diaz is the flower fair that transforms the historic centre of Vicopisano Orange Flag of the Italian Touring Club and Oil City at national level The patroness of this edition will be Luisanna Messeri famous chef: since 2011 she has been a regular presence on ‘Prova del cuoco’ as a cookery teacher and is the author and performer of various programmes a conference on olive growing at the theatre with Messeri and the association of Pisan chefs one for all that of Perla Trivellini accompanied by the colours and talent of Claudio Menconi and then travelling bands and musical groups with whom to dance and sing even with our beloved four-legged friends and more.The Torre del Soccorso walkway will be adorned with flowers and the Rocca del Brunelleschi Monumental Complex will be open for guided tours on Saturday afternoons from 3.30 p.m Ammoland America’s oldest Second Amendment News outlet Home » Gear a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) has introduced the newest edition to the Bianchi holster brand The Old Tuscany Italian Leather line introduces four exceptional holsters each with its own unique features and benefits “In keeping with the innovation and quality that Safariland and Bianchi products are known for we are thrilled to offer our customers new IWB and OWB holsters crafted from fine Italian leather,” said Eric Gasvoda “The Old Tuscany line is the perfect blend of quality is a brand of The Safariland Group and has a rich history of handcrafted workmanship and functional design From premier leather products to the durable AccuMold® line for law enforcement Bianchi continues to deliver time-proven designs that are built to last offers durability and aesthetic sophistication Key features include red dot sight compatibility the Fucecchio provides a deep cant angle in full-grain leather outside the waistband holster The Fucecchio features a flat rear profile for a close body fit offers secure thumb-strap retention in a classic full-grain leather design Dual front belt loop options allow for a range of cant angles and versatility to be worn on the left or right for cross-draw the Vicopisano provides secure thumb-strap retention in full-grain leather outside the waistband holster For more information about the Bianchi Old Tuscany Italian Leather line and new holsters for popular firearms, visit bianchileather.com Bianchi® has been a leading producer of holsters and accessories for the concealment and military markets worldwide for over 60 years Bianchi’s premier leather products are known for their time-proven designs Bianchi is a part of The Safariland Group family of brands The Safariland Group is a leading global provider of a broad range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety The Safariland Group offers a number of recognized brand names in these markets including Safariland® Armor is inherent in the lifesaving and protective products it delivers The Safariland Group is headquartered in Jacksonville The Safariland Group is a trade name of Safariland For leather I won’t do anything other than Bianchi or Safariland and they’re the same company We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the 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