La Spezia fire: food safety measures

In the aftermath of a conflagration involving approximately sixty vehicles in a reed bed in Marinella di Sarzana, the mayors of the municipalities of Marinella di Sarzana and Ameglia, in the province of La Spezia, Italy, have signed an ordinance prohibiting the harvesting of fruit and vegetables, as well as the use of potentially contaminated feed. This precautionary measure was taken to mitigate any potential risks to public health, as the cloud of smoke generated by the fire has raised concerns about environmental contamination. The Local Health Authority (ASL 5) has reported that the smoke from the fire contained microscopic particles of tires, plastics, and metals, which reached the sea and surrounding areas, posing a potential health risk to the local population, as detailed by local media outlets.