<p>Emergency crews battled a large wildfire along the slopes of Mount Vesuvius on Wednesday, July 12, as authorities blamed arson for the blaze.</p><p>Firefighters in Italy have been strained due to more than 300 wildfires raging across the country, reported The Local</a>. High temperatures and drought have contributed to the precarious conditions.</p><p>The mayor of Naples, Luigi de Magistris, called on the Italian government to issue a national state of emergency over the widespread wildfires, including the Vesuvius blaze, reported La Repubblica</a>.</p><p>Il Mattino reported homes and restaurants have been evacuated near Vesuvius.</p><p>This video was shared on July 12. Credit: Twitter/comeuniceberg via Storyful</p><br />
