Caivano – A large fire broke out this morning inside the factory Chimpex Industrial Spa, a company specializing in chemical products located in the industrial area (Asi) of Pascarola, in the municipality of Caivano.
A thick column of black smoke, high and clearly visible, rose from the site, making itself visible from several municipalities in the Caserta area and the metropolitan area of Naples, up to the capital of Campania.
According to reports from Carabinieri present on site, inside the plant there were no injuries: the approximately 70 employees present at the time of the fire managed to save themselves in time.
The extinguishing operations, entrusted to the Fire fighters, are underway but are extremely complex. In fact, inside the plant there are seven silos containing highly flammable solvents, which represent a significant risk for the spread of flames.
To deal with the emergency, the following intervened on site: three fire brigade teams, supported by specialized units in Nbcr interventions (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical and Radiological), trained to operate in high-risk environmental contexts.
Local authorities are monitoring the situation, while awaiting assessments of the fire's environmental impact, particularly on air quality in the surrounding areas.
Article published on 9 April 2025 - 18:50
This morning's fire at Chimpex Industriale Spa was very worrying, especially because of the presence of flammable solvents. I hope that the firefighters will be able to put out the fire without further damage to the environment and people.