Flames & smoke as blast rocks one of Italy’s largest oil refineries

[Swordsmyth]

Flames & smoke as blast rocks one of Italy’s largest oil refineries

An explosion has hit one of the largest refineries in Italy, producing huge plumes of black smoke and making the air unbreathable in the vicinity. The authorities dispatched fire engines to battle the blaze.
The ENI oil refinery in Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi, near Milan, caught fire on Tuesday morning, according to local media. People living in the area reported“a loud roar” which could be felt in neighboring municipalities.
The company activated an alarm, and local authorities sent in firefighters and closed the entire area.Later in the day, ENI said that the situation had been brought under control, adding that no one had been injured in the incident. The blaze was extinguished within hours, the company noted.

More at: https://www.rt.com/news/468986-italy-oil-refinery-blast/

 

[Danke]

Damn Houthi rebels!

 

[Swordsmyth]

I'm not saying it was Iranians.





But it was Iranians.

 

[Zippyjuan]

One gas line broke.

https://www.rigzone.com/news/explosion_at_eni_refinery-17-sep-2019-159820-article/

Eni confirmed Tuesday that an explosion occurred this morning at one part of a gasification line at its Sannazzaro de' Burgondi (Pavia) refinery in Italy.

The event had “no consequences” for the people employed in the plant and no fire occurred, according to Eni.

“Further assessments are underway to quantify the damages. The refinery is now in regular operation,” Eni said in a company statement sent to Rigzone.