Two firefighters die in Matera: they were saving a family from flames
In Nova Siri, Matera province, where two firefighters lost their lives while fighting a vegetation fire
Yesterday afternoon in Nova Siri, Matera province, two firefighters lost their lives while engaged in extinguishing a vegetation fire. The victims, Nicola Lasalata and Giuseppe Martino, both 45 and originally from Matera, were part of the Policoro detachment. According to initial reconstructions, the two firefighters were working to tame flames that threatened a family and their home in contrada Cozzuolo. Unfortunately, during the operations, they fell into a cliff and were engulfed in flames. The funeral of the two firefighters will be held tomorrow in Matera.
Reactions to the tragedy
The news shook the entire community and prompted a wave of condolences from institutions and citizens. The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, expressed his deep sorrow for the passing of the two firefighters, calling them “heroes who sacrificed their lives to save others.” Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi also paid tribute to the two firefighters, emphasizing their “courage and spirit of service.” “Their deaths,” Piantedosi added, ”are a reminder to all of us not to forget the risks these men and women face every day for our safety.
The grieving community
The Nova Siri tragedy has united the entire community in grief. Nova Siri Mayor Antonello Mele called the two firefighters “heroes who behaved like real men.” “They were two fantastic people,” the mayor added, ”always ready to help others. Their death is an immense loss for the whole community.” Colleagues of the two firefighters also expressed their condolences. “They were two brothers to us,” said a firefighter from the Policoro detachment, ”always available and ready to lend a hand. Their death leaves an unbridgeable void.”
A warning to all
The Nova Siri tragedy is a reminder to all of us not to forget the risks firefighters face every day for our safety. These men and women put their lives on the line to save ours and deserve our utmost respect and gratitude.
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