Castellaneta (Taranto): Fuga di gas ed esplosione, appartamento in fiamme

CASTELLANETA – An explosion, followed by a fire, destroyed an apartment in the center of Castellaneta, on via Don Peppino Buttiglione. The explosion, which occurred shortly before 8 p.m., was apparently caused by a gas leak. A 72-year-old woman, who was injured, was rescued by the Fire Department and taken to the San Pio hospital in Castellaneta. Her condition is not serious, but the prognosis is 30 days. At the time of the fire, the elderly woman took refuge on the balcony, where she was reached and rescued thanks to the firefighters' ladder truck. The help of a neighbor was also crucial, who threw wet rags at her and gave her instructions on how to behave. Several teams of Fire Department personnel intervened on the scene, as well as the Carabinieri and the Local Police. The entire building was evacuated for safety reasons, forcing ten families to spend the night away from home. Deputy Mayor Edo Sanarico is present on site to coordinate assistance interventions for residents. #castellaneta #taranto #incendio ___________________________________ If you liked the video, leave a like and subscribe to the channel to continue following me! FOLLOW ME ON: ► FACEBOOK   / tarantoedintorni