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Scafati – The investigation by the Porcura of Nocera Inferiore will have to clarify many things regarding the vast fire that has devastated an industrial warehouse in Scafati since yesterday. 17.000 square meters used for the storage of eco-bales on the site “Seneca”, in via Galileo Ferraris, on the outskirts of the city
The extinguishing and clean-up operations have been underway for over 24 hours and involve numerous teams of Salerno Fire Department, supported by the commands of Naples, Avellino, Benevento and Caserta.
The fire, of impressive proportions, caused the collapse of the structure's roof. The situation is further aggravated by thelack of a fire-fighting system within the establishment.
To ensure a constant water supply, the BURNING has made its own available tankers, actively collaborating with the Fire Brigade to fight the flames.
Environmental alert: air monitoring activated
In addition to the material damage, what is worrying is the potential environmental impact. In the affected area it was a mobile laboratory has been installed able to detect in real time the hourly concentrations of fine dust (PM10 and PM2,5), carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, benzene, toluene e xylene, with the aim of obtaining a complete picture of air quality.
The laboratory is alongside the two samplers already operational since yesterday, intended for the analysis of highly polluting substances such as dioxins, furans, heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons e PM10.
Waiting for the results
Environmental authorities say that the results of the investigations are in progress and will be released as soon as available. Meanwhile, the police and the Civil Protection technicians continue to monitor the evolution of the situation, while the entire area remains shrouded in a thick blanket of smoke, visible for kilometres away.
A new, dramatic chapter that puts the spotlight back on fragility of waste management facilities and on the need for more effective prevention systems.
Article published on 6 April 2025 - 16:59
The fire that broke out is a serious event that makes us reflect on how certain plants are not safe. We hope that the situation will be resolved soon and that there will be no greater damage to the environment and to people.