An explosion at an ENI fuel depot in Tuscany, Italy, on Monday resulted in at least two fatalities and injured 14 individuals, according to local authorities. The blast led to the collapse of an office building, with three individuals still unaccounted for, as confirmed by regional official Monia Monni on SKY TG24. The incident, occurring north of Florence, generated a significant black plume of smoke, which was visible miles away, while witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion and feeling tremors.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the blast at the Calenzano depot, as stated by Italy's ENI oil company. Quick action by emergency services contained the flames, preventing them from reaching storage tanks. The explosion, originating in a loading dock area, did not result in long-term environmental damage, and after an initial warning to residents to keep windows closed, air quality inspections later confirmed that residents could safely open them.
The explosion also caused temporary disruptions to regional train services. Emergency crews were on the scene assessing potential hazards, ensuring no further harm occurred. Authorities are continuing their search efforts for the missing individuals amid ongoing safety evaluations in the affected area. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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