Motorist captures highway in Palermo engulfed in flames as wildfires hit southern Italy – video

Wildfires in Sicily have led to the temporary closure of Palermo airport after temperatures in the city climbed to 47C. A motorist captured the moment a blaze engulfed part of the highway, while flames could be seen on both sides of the road. Authorities have closed part of the motorway as more than 55 wildfires were reported on the island. Hundreds of firefighters from other regions are due to arrive to help tackle the flames. Italy is battling two extreme weather events, as violent storms hit the north of the country

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