Fire in a chemical company in the Novara area, hearing explosions – Piedmont

Fire in a chemical company in the province of Novara, in San Pietro Mosezzo. From the industrial area, on the border with the provincial capital, a very tall column of black smoke rose and explosions were heard. Firefighters and 118 ambulances on site.

The industrial area of ​​San Pietro Mosezzo has been evacuated due to the risk of new explosions. At the moment there are no reports of dead or injured.

“The fire that broke out this morning in a company in San Pietro Mosezzo is still ongoing – so the mayor of Novara, Alessandro Canelli -. It is under control by the firefighters, but obviously a column of smoke has risen which could create risks from an environmental and health point of view. Listen to Arpa and the Prefecture, it is recommended to citizens, pending the results of the analyzes that will have to be made on the impact of the event, to keep the windows closed and, if not absolutely necessary to stay at home”. “The recommendation applies all the more to the schools and educational institutions of the city: it is important that the children remain in the classroom with the windows closed”, concludes Canelli.