Naples - A violent fire of significant proportions engulfed three industrial warehouses located in the Barra neighborhood, in the eastern part of Naples, during the night, generating a dense and disturbing column of black smoke visible from numerous neighborhoods of the city and from neighboring municipalities.
The alarm was raised at 04:05 am, when the first report reached the Fire Brigade.
The blaze, the origin of which is still being investigated, affected three separate businesses on Via Volpicella: a coffee company, an electrical equipment warehouse, and a detergent company.
The nature of the materials stored inside the warehouses contributed to rapidly fueling the fire and releasing a pungent, acrid smell of burnt plastic into the air, making the air unbreathable in the entire eastern area of Naples.
Eleven teams of Firefighters immediately converged on the scene, coming not only from the provincial command of Naples but also from the detachments of Salerno and Caserta, a testimony to the gravity of the situation.
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Firefighters have been battling the flames for hours, trying to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further to adjacent structures.
Fortunately, despite the scale of the fire, no injuries or poisoning have been reported at this time. Emergency personnel are on site as a precaution, ready to respond if necessary.
The thick cloud of black smoke continues to linger over the area, raising concerns among residents about air quality. Local authorities are recommending, as a precaution, staying indoors with windows closed, especially for the most vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing respiratory conditions.
The extinguishing operations are still ongoing and are expected to require several hours of work by the Fire Department to be completed safely.
Only once the flames are extinguished will it be possible to begin investigations to determine the cause of the devastating fire that has brought three businesses to their knees and made the air unbreathable across a vast area of eastern Naples. Significant economic damage is feared for the companies involved.
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It's sad to see such a big fire in Naples, I hope the firefighters can put out the flames soon. The situation seems very serious and air quality is important for everyone.