Tragedy struck on Monday at an Italian gas refinery near Florence, where an explosion resulted in the loss of two lives and left nine individuals injured. The facility, owned by ENI, a prominent energy company in Italy, was the site of the devastating incident.
Following the explosion, a fire broke out at the refinery, but authorities have since managed to bring it under control, as confirmed by the local municipality of Calenzano. Despite this progress, four individuals remain unaccounted for in the aftermath of the blast.
In response to the emergency, the regional Department of Civil Protection has issued a warning for residents living within a 5-kilometer radius of the explosion. They have advised people to keep their windows closed and avoid approaching the affected area as a safety precaution.
The tragic event has prompted an outpouring of grief and solidarity from the community, with regional president Eugenio Giani expressing condolences for the lives lost in the incident. The entire region of Tuscany stands united in mourning for the victims of the explosion in Calenzano.
