• A massive wildfire in Tuscany threatens to postpone tonight’s Serie A fixture between Pisa and Lecce at the Cetilar Arena Garibaldi.
• Over 800 hectares of forest have burned in the Monte Faeta area, forcing the evacuation of Asciano village and closing local roads.
• Match officials continue to monitor conditions, but changing winds could force cancellation as Pisa face relegation and Lecce battle for survival.

Kenyan football fans following Italian football may need to wait a bit longer for action tonight. A huge wildfire raging through Tuscany has cast doubt over the Serie A match between Pisa and Lecce.

The game is scheduled to start at 8:45 pm local time (7:45 pm UK time) at the Cetilar Arena Garibaldi in Pisa. However, this timing is now uncertain.

The blaze is tearing through the Monte Faeta forest, located between Lucca and Pisa. Reports indicate that more than 800 hectares of land have already turned to ash. Authorities have evacuated the entire village of Asciano to keep residents safe.

At present, organisers insist the match will proceed as planned. They are watching the situation closely. However, the direction of the wind remains a major concern. A simple shift could send thick smoke and flames directly towards the stadium.

Transport problems add to the worries. Road closures in the region might stop supporters from reaching the ground.

The stakes could not be higher for this clash. Pisa stand on the brink of mathematical relegation today. Meanwhile, Lecce are fighting hard to secure their survival in the league.