Pozzuoli: Apartment fire kills 61-year-old woman, husband seriously injured

Pozzuoli – A 61-year-old woman tragically lost her life in a massive fire in her apartment. Her 63-year-old husband was rescued in critical condition due to toxic fumes and is now hospitalized.

The tragedy occurred shortly before 8:30 PM in a building located on Via Salvatore Di Giacomo. The flames, which according to initial reports spread extremely rapidly, affected a second-floor apartment.

Firefighters responded immediately to the scene, working extensively to put out the massive blaze and secure the building. Unfortunately, there was nothing they could do for the woman. Her lifeless body was found inside the home. Her husband, found semi-conscious, was rushed to a medical facility. Doctors currently consider his condition serious.

The electric heater track

Investigations to clarify the exact origin of the devastating fire were immediately launched by the Fire Brigade, in collaboration with the State Police officers.

The most likely hypothesis, emerging from initial technical investigations, points to a malfunction or overheating of an electric heater. The small appliance, likely left on or too close to flammable materials, triggered the fatal spark that transformed the home into a smoke and flame trap.

The authorities are now verifying every detail to confirm the accidental nature of the fire. The victim's body is at the disposal of the Judicial Authority for any further information.