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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Clun

Firefighters and police injured as Rome petrol station erupts in fireball

  • An explosion occurred at a petrol station in Rome on Friday morning, resulting in injuries and the evacuation of residents.
  • Images and videos from the scene depicted a large orange fireball and a significant plume of dark grey smoke over the Prenestino district.
  • Eight police officers and one firefighter were reportedly injured as fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze.
  • The incident involved an initial fire followed by two rapid explosions, with the second being the most significant, occurring around 8:18 am local time.
  • Debris was scattered across a nearby sports field, and police are continuing to assess the area for further damage.

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