Moments of Fear in the late evening yesterday in Torre Annunziata for a fire that developed in the machine room of the silos at the port. The images of the flames were filmed by some citizens who live nearby and were published on social media.
The fire raised concerns among residents, who first heard a loud bang. Firefighters, supported by the Guardia di Finanza, responded to the scene. Fortunately, there were no casualties, but one worker suffered minor injuries.
The alarm was raised by the Ludoil guards, who were present at the time of the explosion.
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Two investigations opened into the causes of the fire
The sudden flash of flame and the loud bang struck a worker who was in the engine room during the accident. The man was taken to Castellammare Hospital for evaluation, but his condition is not life-threatening.
Two investigations, one internal and one judicial, will now determine the causes of the fire and any responsibilities.
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The fire was a worrying event for the community, but fortunately there were no serious injuries. I hope the investigations will clarify what happened and why. The firefighters did a good job responding quickly.