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Fire in Rome: part of the Italian capital is covered in smoke

A dense column of smoke is visible from the center of Rome, this Saturday (9)

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Fire in Rome: part of the Italian capital is covered in smoke | Leggo

A big fire would have involved some car wreckers located along Viale Palmiro Togliatti, in the Centocelle Archaeological Park area, in Rome, this Saturday (9).

Firefighters are at the scene, according to the portal Corriere della Sera. 

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The concern is about the black cloud that is spreading and which is visible throughout the central-south quadrant, including the Circus Maximus which is packed with people for the Maneskin band concert, this Saturday.

The wind is carrying the smoke to the buildings that are covered in a kind of fog. It is feared to be toxic.

Fire in Rome: part of the Italian capital is covered in smoke | Leggo

At the scene of the fire, it is possible to hear chain explosions, perhaps caused by the vehicles' fuel tanks.

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