Good morning from Pistoia. Here are six local developments to start Tuesday, August 25, including a weather warning in force today and important updates on public safety, infrastructure and essential services.
Yellow weather alert remains in force until 6 p.m.
A yellow alert covers the whole Pistoia municipal area today for intense thunderstorms and possible hydrogeological and minor-watercourse flooding. The most unstable phase was expected overnight and in the morning, with strong gusts and local hail also possible; residents should monitor official channels and avoid unnecessary exposure near waterways and vulnerable roads. Sources: Comune di Pistoia; Il Tirreno.
€300,000 plan would complete asbestos removal at municipal works depot
Pistoia’s municipal executive has approved an executive project to remove and dispose of around 2,000 square metres of asbestos-cement roofing from two buildings at the municipal works complex. The plan, which positions the city to seek up to full funding from a Tuscany Region programme, would complete remediation after about 3,250 square metres were cleared in earlier phases. Sources: Comune di Pistoia; Report Pistoia.
School union warns of fewer permanent support posts
FLC CGIL says staffing figures for the 2026–27 school year leave major structural problems unresolved in Pistoia province. Permanent ATA positions fall from 1,003 to 985, while temporary staffing rises; only 63 permanent appointments have been authorised for 178 available ATA posts. The union also reports that more than 60% of support-teacher positions remain temporary as the number of pupils with disabilities increases. Source: Report Pistoia.
Night-time appliance fire triggers boiler explosion in Scornio
Firefighters brought a blaze under control in under half an hour after an apparent washing-machine fire spread to a boiler in an apartment on Via Adige, Villaggio Scornio. The explosion at around 11 p.m. alarmed nearby residents, but the home was empty and nobody was injured. Checks are continuing to establish the exact cause. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
Family reports three-day power failure affecting 91-year-old resident
The family of a 91-year-old man living alone in Casalguidi says his home remained without usable electricity for three days after a fallen tree damaged a cable during Thursday’s storm. Electricity is needed for lighting, hot water and an occasional respirator, prompting his daughter to install a fuel-powered generator while awaiting a full repair. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
Three reported over fake-transfer luxury-car scheme
Carabinieri in the Montecatini area have reported three people suspected of using false bank-transfer receipts to obtain luxury vehicles from private sellers and then resell them to an unsuspecting dealer. Officers recovered a Volkswagen Tiguan and linked the suspects to a similar operation involving a Mercedes GLS, together valued at roughly €70,000. Source: La Nazione – Montecatini.
This briefing was prepared from local reporting and official notices available on the morning of August 25, 2026. Details may change during the day.