A conflagration occurred at the Obelisco campsite in Opicina, Trieste, due to the detonation of LPG cylinders within a camper van. The subsequent conflagration involved two caravans and two cars, resulting in minor injuries to one individual, who was transported to a medical facility for evaluation. The firefighters on the scene, who initiated the clean-up operations, deemed the situation under control. The operations to secure the area were extensive and intricate. The investigation into the causes of the accident is ongoing.
Explosion of LPG cylinders at a camping site in Trieste
Type of event:
Chemical spill or incident
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May 1, 2025