Great fire breaks out in the port of Ancona: schools and parks closed



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A large fire broke out, for causes still under investigation, in the port area of ​​Ancona in the former Tubimar. The flames started around 00:35 from a shed. Sixteen firefighting teams from Ancona, Macerata and Pesaro participate in the scene with tanker trucks and ladder trucks. Rumbles were also heard. There are no injuries or injuries. The mayor, who explained – after the results of the initial polls – that there seem to be no pollution problems, nevertheless preferred to ask the citizens to limit their movements.

The Municipality has “closed all schools of all levels, universities, parks and outdoor sports facilities as a precaution, pending the analysis and indications of the health authorities, Arpam and the results of the Fire Department inspections.” and dense column of smoke is visible even from several kilometers away and there is a pungent smell in the city. “It is recommended – reiterates the Municipality – keep the windows closed and limit unnecessary travel.”

On Twitter, the photo of the explosion was posted by the user. Marco Traferri. “Fire in Ancona in the port area – tweets – from a distance the smoke is huge. Strong explosions and fire ”.




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