Cadelbosco di Sopra, Italy - August 23, 2024

In a dramatic early morning event, a significant fire erupted at a plastic recycling facility in Cadelbosco di Sopra, Reggio Emilia, on Friday, August 23, 2024. The fire, which started around 5:30 AM, quickly engulfed a large warehouse within the plant, prompting an immediate response from the Reggio Emilia Fire Department, supported by additional units from Modena and Parma.

The blaze, which occurred at a company specializing in the processing of plastic waste, was contained to prevent the spread to adjacent structures, thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of the firefighters. Operations to extinguish the fire are still underway, with the focus on cooling down the area to prevent reignition.

According to reports from the scene, the facility's personnel were safely evacuated, and there have been no reports of injuries among the workers or firefighters. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, with initial assessments suggesting it might be linked to the nature of the materials handled at the site, which can be highly flammable.