It is a very large fire that developed in the night between Saturday and Sunday in Ostiense area a Roma. The flames also affected the Iron bridge: a part of the viaduct, consumed by the stake, collapsed shortly after midnight. The vacuum brigade. Many reports have reached the police also because the area is close to one of the areas of the Roman nightlife.
#Roma, intervention of #fire fighters in progress along the #Tevere, near the Iron Bridge, for a #fire which is affecting some vegetation and some makeshift shelters. A gas pipeline is also involved. There are currently no people involved [#2ottobre 23:45]
– Fire Brigade (@emergenzavvf) October 2, 2021
Also involved is one gas pipeline. At the moment it seems that there are no people involved, according to what the firefighters have communicated. After catching fire, some parts of the Iron Bridge they broke off falling into the Tiber. The Bridge of Industry – this is the official name of the work – it was built between 1862 and 1863 and is 131 meters long. The fire affected the electrical and gas piping system located on the side of the Ponte dell’Industria. The flames were extinguished just before one in the morning. The fire affected the two side walkways to the structure where electric and gas pipes pass. The interruption of electricity and water supply affected at least 180 families residing in the buildings in the area.
Here it comes down. #pontedironro pic.twitter.com/AOtEusNSYo
— Baruda (@baruda) October 2, 2021
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