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Caravan fire in Rome: 62-year-old homeless man seriously injured

27.04.2026 09:25 3 min 7 sources РУС
Ore12 ITA + 6 more
Caravan fire in Rome: 62-year-old homeless man seriously injured
Original source: Ore12

In Brief

In Rome's Torrino district, a caravan parked on a green area caught fire. A 62-year-old homeless man suffered severe burns while cooking, reportedly due to a faulty gas burner. He was hospitalized in critical condition; the caravan was completely destroyed.

On the evening of April 25, 2026, around 10:30 PM, a caravan parked on a green area in the Torrino Nord district of Rome caught fire on Via Oceano Indiano. A 62-year-old homeless man sustained severe burns while cooking. Preliminary reports indicate the fire was caused by a faulty gas burner.

The victim was rushed to Sant'Eugenio Hospital in critical condition (some sources mention a red code). Firefighters extinguished the blaze, but the caravan was completely destroyed. Police have launched an investigation, and the caravan has been seized for examination.

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Rome: fire in a caravan in Torrino Nord, one seriously injured

27.04.2026 Ore12 ITA Original source

Fire in a caravan in Rome: one seriously injured

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Caravan Fire in Rome: One Seriously Injured

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Fire in a caravan in Rome, one seriously injured

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Caravan fire in Rome: one seriously injured

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Caravan Fire in Rome, One Seriously Injured

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Caravan Fire in Rome: One Seriously Injured

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