Moments of fear in the Cibali neighborhood of Catania
Yesterday afternoon a gas cylinder exploded inside a house in the Cibali neighborhood of Catania, causing a moment of panic. Miraculously, a 38ies in the “Cibali” neighborhood, was returning a stolen Ford Ka to its owner. The car had been found by the military during their territory control activities.
Just as the formalities were being finalized, the attention of the Carabinieri was suddenly drawn to a loud noise, similar to a strong explosion, followed by an eerie silence.
Immediate intervention
The intense bang caused the two officers to fear the worst. They immediately mounted their motorcycles and, with sirens blaring, quickly rode to the source of the noise. What they found was an alarming scene hout hesitation, they made their way to the apartment, breaking down the door to find a man in a state of shock and with burnt clothes lying on the living room floor. The primary concern for the officers at that point was to secure the area and assist the injured man.
Ensuring safety
One of the Carabinieri officers disabled the electricity and closed the valve of a gas cylinder inside a gas stove in the adjacent laundry room, preventing the risk of further explosions. Meanwhile, the other officer carefully assisted the injured 38 the apartment.
Upon further inspection, it was discovered that the man’s three young children were also present in the house but miraculously had escaped unharmed, as they were in a different room at the time of the explosion.
Medical care and property assessment
All the individuals present, including the 38al. The Firefighters of Catania were also called to the scene to assist in securing the area and assess the structural integrity of the building, which had suffered only minor damage.
Understanding the cause
Investigations revealed that the explosion occurred due to a spark igniting the highly volatile mixture of air and gas (in this case, LPG) leaked from the stove’s gas cylinder. The force of the explosion caused significant damage to the house and shattered all the windows.
Despite the violent blast and extensive damage, it is a miracle that the family escaped with their lives. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of gas safety precautions and the potentially life-saving actions of emergency responders.
– Momenti di paura
– Quartiere Cibali di Catania
– Bombola di gas
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