Ercolano tragedy: checks in fireworks companies, 6 reports and license suspensions

Following the tragedy in Ercolano, which caused the deaths of three young workers employed illegally in an illegal factory, the prefect of Naples, Michele di Bari, has ordered increased checks at companies and fireworks warehouses in the metropolitan area.

The inspection activity, conducted by the Technical Territorial Commission for Explosives, led to six complaints out of 13 inspected factories, due to serious violations found. The Prefecture has initiated proceedings for the suspension of the licenses of the businesses involved, many of which had already been subject to previous sanctions for illegal conduct.

According to the Prefecture, during 2024 suspension orders were issued, with a duration varying from 5 days to 3 months, for six factories. fireworks.

These businesses, although also authorized for direct sales, have had their licenses temporarily withdrawn. The Prefect has also issued a circular to the Police, urging increased controls to combat the illicit sale of pyrotechnic products, especially those prohibited, with the aim of preventing crimes related to this phenomenon, often controlled by organized crime, especially in view of the end-of-year holidays.

 The prefect invites mayors to take action against the production of fires

Michele of Bari.finally invited the mayors of the territory to promote targeted actions to prevent and combat the production and trade of illegal fireworks. The Prefect underlined the importance of activating coordinated inspections with the Local Police, so as to guarantee an adequate level of public safety and respond to both the needs of the population and the needs of the economic sector involved.