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Caravan Fire in Rome: 62-Year-Old Homeless Man in Critical Condition

25.05.2026 01:15 5 min 11 sources
Il Quotidiano del Lazio ITA + 10 more
Caravan Fire in Rome: 62-Year-Old Homeless Man in Critical Condition
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In Brief

A caravan parked in a green area in Rome's Torrino Nord district was completely destroyed by fire. A 62-year-old homeless man suffered severe burns and smoke inhalation, reportedly due to a faulty gas burner used for cooking. He was hospitalized in critical condition.

On the evening of April 25, 2026, around 10:30 PM, a caravan parked on a green area on Via Oceano Indiano in the Torrino Nord district of Rome caught fire. The flames completely destroyed the vehicle.

According to preliminary reports, the fire was caused by a malfunctioning gas burner that the 62-year-old homeless man was using to cook. Passersby rescued the man from the burning caravan. He sustained severe burns and smoke inhalation and was rushed to Sant'Eugenio Hospital in critical condition.

The caravan has been seized for forensic examination. The Carabinieri are investigating the incident.

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Rome, caravan fire in Torrino Nord: 62-year-old man seriously injured

26.04.2026 Il Quotidiano del Lazio ITA

Fire in caravan due to gas burner: 62-year-old man in critical condition

26.04.2026 leggo.it ITA

Fire in a caravan in Rome: 62-year-old man critically injured

26.04.2026 EtruriaNews ITA

Fire in a caravan in Torrino, 62-year-old severely burned

26.04.2026 Terzo Binario News ITA

Caravan fire in Torrino Nord: 62-year-old man seriously injured

26.04.2026 ilmessaggero.it DEU

Fire in Rome: caravan in flames, 62-year-old man in life-threatening condition

26.04.2026 RomaToday ITA

Rome, fire in a caravan on via Oceano Indiano: 62-year-old seriously injured

26.04.2026 La Notizia Oggi ITA

Caravan destroyed by flames: 62-year-old in serious condition

26.04.2026 Castelli Notizie ITA

Gas stove explodes in caravan: man severely burned

26.04.2026 RaiNews ITA

Fire in a caravan in Rome, one seriously injured

26.04.2026 EspansioneTv ITA

Man suffers 90% body burns in caravan fire

08.11.2025 Observator News RON

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