Explosion in Milan and fire today Thursday 11 May: what happened

Flames and black smoke in via Pier Lombardo in the Porta Romana area

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– Milan

Strong explosion a Milan in the Porta Romana area, precisely in Via Pier Lombardo. At about 12:00 on Thursday 11 Maya truck would have exploded which carried oxygen tanks. The first images released on social media by passers-by show a cloud of black smoke and flames around parked cars.

Explosion and fire in Milan: what happened

The fire following the explosion of Thursday 11 May in Milan, involved several machines. According to initial reports, some passers-by saw one cylinder catch fire and then explode, blowing up the others as well. Certainly involved four parked cars, a pharmacy and some apartments, the buildings overlooking the area and a school evacuated. There area is that of the Mysterious Baths. At the moment it is not clear if there are people involved in the fire. The carabinieri have already cordoned off the street. The cloud of black smoke is clearly visible from different points of the city.



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