According to the fire department, the fire broke out in the evening in the logistics center of a parcel service provider for an initially unknown cause.Image: www.imago-images.de
Jul 8, 2026, 11:56 p.mJuly 8, 2026, 11:58 p.m
Because of a major fire in Milan, the authorities have asked tens of thousands of people to keep windows and doors closed. According to the fire department, the fire broke out in the evening for an initially unknown cause in the logistics center of a parcel service provider, which is located in the north of the Italian city.
Explosions were also heard. Thick clouds of black smoke hung over the neighborhood and could be seen for miles. Several vehicles burned out.
According to initial information, no one was injured. However, to be on the safe side, the authorities appealed to the population not to go out onto the streets. The company premises and several streets in the area were closed.
There were numerous packages of electronic devices in the warehouse that fell victim to the flames. The fire department was on duty with several dozen vehicles. (sda/dpa)