A large fire broke out in the Monte Mario area of northern Rome, raising suspicions of arson.

The local prosecutor, Francesco Lo Voi, has opened an investigation but has not yet identified a specific cause.

The fire spread rapidly, prompting the evacuation of six buildings and damaging four cars.

Mayor Roberto Gualtieri suggested that the fire may have accidentally started from a campfire in a nearby encampment.

Residents have expressed concerns about the encampment, which they claim has become a dumping ground and poses a fire risk.

Investigators are awaiting reports from firefighters and civil protection teams to determine the exact cause of the blaze.