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Sicily - which has already been brought to its knees by a prolonged heatwave - is battling wildfires that are threatening towns and cities across the island.

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[–] Lauchs@lemmy.world 65 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I was informed by conservative relatives that climate change was a Chinese hoax, which fair, that's a pretty funny joke. But burning down Sicily seems like taking things a bit too far.

[–] journey01@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago

Clearly it is a Sicilian hoax...

[–] Chais@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 year ago

Yup. This has to be the most elaborate hoax since the moon landing.

[–] ThePantser@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

"Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"

[–] linearchaos@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

oh god, the false flag conspiracy theorists are going to have a field day.