In the early hours of Friday, a devastating fire broke out at a retirement home in Milan, Italy, resulting in the tragic loss of six lives and leaving dozens injured. Italian officials, as reported by media agencies, confirmed the casualties, while also expressing concerns that the actual number of victims could be higher.
The fire reportedly ignited around 1:20 a.m. (local time) within a room on the first floor of the ‘Casa dei Coniugi’ retirement facility, situated in a residential area south of Milan. Firefighters swiftly responded to the emergency, successfully evacuating numerous residents from the building. However, the cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to fire officials.
Milan’s mayor, Giuseppe Sala, stated in media reports that the fire had been contained within one room, where two individuals tragically lost their lives due to the flames. Sala acknowledged the quick response of the firefighters, noting that while the fire was rapidly extinguished, additional victims succumbed to smoke inhalation. In a television interview, the mayor expressed his grief over the substantial loss, emphasizing that the situation could have been far more catastrophic.
Gianluca Chiodini, the head of Lombardy’s emergency service, revealed to the media that at least 80 individuals were transported to hospitals following the incident. Among the injured, two were in serious condition, although their lives were not considered to be at immediate risk. Additionally, 14 people sustained severe but non-life-threatening injuries, while approximately 65 others suffered minor injuries.
As investigations into the cause of the fire continue, authorities are working diligently to provide support to the affected residents and their families. The community is left mourning the lives lost in this tragic event, while expressing gratitude for the swift actions of emergency responders that prevented further casualties.
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