Fire at Deroma in Malo: Explosions in the warehouse and homes evacuated

A large fire broke out in the early afternoon of Thursday, October 1, at the Deroma plant in Malo , in the province of Vicenza . The flames started in the shipping department and caused explosions inside the warehouse.

The column of black smoke can be seen for kilometers, as far as Montepulgo and Valdagno . According to initial reports from the scene, there have been no injuries.

Homes and businesses evacuated

Due to the risk of explosion, an evacuation plan was immediately implemented. About twenty families and all businesses within a radius of approximately 200 meters from the plant were evacuated . At times, the flames reached heights of over 40 meters .

The Municipality of Malo has advised residents to keep their windows closed and avoid unnecessary travel in the industrial area. Mayor Moreno Marsetti has requested the intervention of Arpav ( National Environmental Protection Agency) to assess air quality.

Rescue operations in action

The Schio firefighters are working on site , with teams also arriving from other commands. Carabinieri , Suem 118 personnel , municipal technicians and civil protection volunteers are also on the scene.

The fire is particularly affecting plastic materials stored in the shipping department. For this reason, technicians have urged extreme caution and evacuated the homes surrounding the facility.

Firefighting operations continued for hours . According to initial reports, the fire remained confined to the factory area. The causes are still being ascertained.

What does Deroma di Malo produce?

Deroma is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of indoor and outdoor terracotta pots . At its factory in Malo , on Via Pasubio , the company processes ceramics and plastic materials for gardening.

In 2026, the company operated under the name Nuova Deroma , following the entry of an Anglo-Norwegian fund that relaunched its business. Here, vases, planters, and accessories for homes and gardens are produced.

Most searched questions

When did the fire break out? Early afternoon on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Are there any injuries? There are currently no reports of injuries or involvement.

Why were the homes evacuated? Because of the risk of explosion associated with the materials involved in the fire.