Wildfires burn 70,000 hectares in Italy over summer, all major Italian cities on red alert for heat, and more news on Thursday. All major Italian cities on red alert for heatAll 27 major Italian cities are under the highest level red alert (bollino rosso) for heat on Thursday, August 6th, according to information released by Italy's health ministry. Red alert indicates emergency conditions posing serious health risks, for both vulnerable and healthy people. AdvertisementWildfires burn 70,000 hectares in Italy over summerThe World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said in a report published Wednesday that some 70,000 hectares have already been burned in Italy due to wildfire this summer. Middle East peace talks continue in RomeOngoing US-backed peace talks in Rome aimed at ending hostilities in the Middle East continue today, news agency reporting suggests.