Explosion in Calenzano, an Eni warehouse near Florence on fire

Monday morning a sudden explosion shook the Eni depot located in the municipality of calenzano, in the metropolitan city of Florence. The roar was heard in various areas of the province, generating concern and alarm among residents.

Immediately after the accident, photos and videos of a column of black smoke have begun to circulate on social media, documenting the impact of the event.

The president of Tuscany, Eugenio Giani, provided an update through its official channels, confirming that the site of the explosion is being worked on firefighters, law enforcement and the staff of the regional health system.
At this time, no further details on the cause of the accident or the extent of the damage have been released.

What happened: the dynamics of the explosion

The explosion occurred in the early morning, inside an Eni warehouse in the municipality of Calenzano. The roar was so intense that it was clearly perceived even in the surrounding areas, sparking fear among residents. A column of black smoke rose from the site of the accident, visible from a distance, attracting the attention of many citizens who shared the images on social media.

At the moment, The causes of the explosion have not yet been clarified, and investigations are underway.

Following the explosion, Dozens of buildings in the area have been evacuated for security reasons, with the aim of ensuring the safety of residents. Local authorities have implemented immediate measures to control the situation, collaborating with law enforcement and firefighters. The affected area has been isolated to facilitate emergency operations and minimize risks to the population.

Emergency operations are currently in the hands of the firefighters, law enforcement and personnel of the regional health emergency system, who promptly intervened on site.

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Trains between Florence and Prato stopped and the Calenzano exit on the A1 closed

The accident also had consequences on traffic: trains between Florence and Prato have been suspended e the exit from the A1 motorway for Calenzano has been closedThese measures have been taken to ensure safety and facilitate access for rescuers to the affected area.