600 hectares up in smoke - Rossi

(ANSA) - Calci, September 25 - Tuscany Governor Enrico Rossi said Tuesday that around 600 hectares of land have gone up in smoke due to the huge forest fire on Monte Serra, in the territory of the province of Pisa town of Calci, according to initial estimates. Rossi spoke to journalists along with Calci Mayor Massimiliano Ghimenti after they met people evacuated from their homes who are being hosted at a local reception centre.
    They said the evacuees will not be able to return to their homes until Wednesday afternoon because of the smoke and the need to keep the area clear for firefighting operations.