A tragedy was narrowly avoided this evening in Naples following a violent explosion that shook a building in the historic center.
The episode occurred in a building located between Vico Pero and Vico Cimitile, in the area of Via Santa Teresa degli Scalzi, near the National archeologic museum in Naples.
The officers immediately intervened on the spot Local Police in Naples, who evacuated five homes. According to initial reports, a man was injured and suffered burns. The man was transported to theCardarelli hospital of Naples for the necessary medical care.
The exact cause of the explosion is still being investigated by law enforcement, but initial investigations suggest it was caused by an explosion. The damage was extensive, both to the floors and walls of the building. Fortunately, two other apartments in the building were empty. One of them was occupied by a B&B.
Also present on site were the firefighters el '118 ambulanceThe injured man, who was also accompanied to the hospital by a family member, is in serious condition. Investigations are ongoing to reconstruct the exact circumstances of the explosion and determine its origin.
The causes of the explosion
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but several hypotheses are currently being considered. One of the most likely is that it was caused by a gas leak. Another hypothesis is that the explosion was triggered by a short circuit. Furthermore, the possibility of malicious intent has not been ruled out.
The consequences of the explosion
The explosion caused extensive damage to the building, which was declared uninhabitable. Five apartments were evacuated and the residents were relocated. The incident raised concerns among residents of the historic center of Napoli.
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