Tons of rubbish were set alight by residents in Naples frustrated by the dramatic situation afflicting the city since years and years. There was also a lack of firemen for the many fires all over the city. Officials have warned of a risk of toxic smoke. Local dumps are completely full; refuse collectors have nowhere to take the rubbish, piles of trash are spread along the streets since 15 days. Several streets were closed by residents afraid that rubbish dumps could be re-opened. They are still waiting for a concrete solution of the problem.  (More) ...