In Rome, a new fire, explosions and a cloud of smoke

It was a new field day for

, for the fourth time in less than a month hit by a big fire that also involved some

and aroused anxiety and fear in several neighborhoods.

A sequence of events on which the shadow of fraud continues to hover, already evoked by the mayor on the occasion of the stake in the Pineto Park at the beginning of July.

Fire in Rome, flames in various wreckers

'The situation is currently under control with the extinguishing of the latest outbreaks'

announced the presidents of the Rome V and VII Municipalities Mauro Caliste and Francesco Laddaga.

'The fires that have hit the city in recent days are an impressive sequence of episodes that are putting a strain on Rome and the Romans - commented the mayor of Rome

- we are constantly monitoring the situation and we do not yet know if they are episodes. of criminal origin or only negligent.

This is no time for political speculation and division.

It is the time of unity, of closeness to the Romans affected, and of the determination not to be intimidated and to move forward on the path of modernization and the revival of Rome ".

Fire in Rome, cloud of smoke visible from many districts

A dense cloud of black smoke that from the east quadrant of the capital quickly became visible also in the center.

Then the noise of repeated roars and explosions and the invitation to the residents of the most affected area to close the windows and use the masks even in the street, with the inhabitants of two buildings forced to leave their homes as a precaution.

This time the flames involved the Centocelle park and an area where several car wreckers are located on viale Palmiro Togliatti, at the height of via Casilina, and then extended, over the hours, also to the Torrespaccata area.

The strong wind that has blown over the city since yesterday and which hinders the work of the firefighters, engaged with 100 men and 50 vehicles and on the spot assisted by carabinieri, police and municipal agents, fueled the fire.

, and in other areas of the center. 

Rome, Colosseum shrouded in a black cloud of smoke

"It is a dramatic situation. The fire has not yet been contained and thanks to the wind it is also reaching the area of ​​Via Papiria" said in mid-afternoon the president of the 5th municipality of Rome, Mauro Caliste, urging citizens to be extremely careful.

Meanwhile, the flames spread to the awning on the balcony of a house: thus the residents of two buildings in via Fadda are evacuated.

And to support the teams involved in fighting the vast fire, the special Dragon vehicle arrives from Ciampino airport.

"All the

for respiratory symptoms.

The Municipality did well to recommend keeping the windows closed and wearing a mask to avoid inhaling the fumes from the fire. "This was stated by the Lazio Region Health Councilor,

, about the fire flared up today in Rome.

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Maxi fire in Rome, cloud of smoke visible from many districts

THE DYNAMICS OF FACTS: 'FIRE STARTED BY CARS'

According to what the

started around 4.50 pm at via Casilina.

The flames would also have affected an abandoned area next to the archaeological park of Centocelle.

Many

have reported on social media that they have heard of the "explosions" coming from the vast fire that is affecting the area of ​​the Centocelle park in Rome.

The dense cloud of smoke is visible throughout the eastern quadrant of the capital, including the area of ​​Centocelle, Cinecittà, the Appio district, and the

.

At the end of the extinguishing activity of the vast fire that is affecting the eastern area of ​​Rome, an initial report will be sent to the Public Prosecutor's Office by the intervening law enforcement agencies.

As happened for the other fires that have affected the capital in recent weeks, the magistrates will proceed with the opening of an investigation file.

The objective of the investigators will be to understand if behind the flames that are affecting some demolitioners there is an willful will.

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Probable malicious lead.

Social networks are mobilized, ready collection 

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"In Rome, a malicious hand is emerging

of these days. We appeal to investigators so that full clarity is made on the nature of these events: the capital of Italy cannot be a hostage to anyone".

, head of security policies in the national secretariat of the Democratic Party

, wrote it on Twitter .

"It is up to the judiciary to ascertain

, of a different nature, which are storming the outskirts of Rome in this torrid summer, but of course, politics cannot remain at the window and we cannot help but ask ourselves if there is not a direction and the 'action of

. If there is not an action of' ecological terrorism 'aimed at opposing the possibility of bringing waste policy back to a public and transparent channel, creating a climate of insecurity and fear of one's own after the announcement of new initiatives ".

Thus in a note the vice president of the Pd group in the Chamber,

.

"A new waste policy - continues Morassut - involves breaking rooted interests and networks that are not always legal and needs great popular support, not just institutional initiatives. This is why, in the face of facts like the one today in Centocelle , we need the utmost democratic vigilance and the active presence of political forces and civic networks on the territory ".