All 35 occupants of the “Prometeo” extraordinary reception centre for immigrants in Calvi Risorta had evacuated before firefighters arrived, according to Il Mattino.
The centre is on Via Guglielmo Marconi in Calvi Risorta, in the province of Caserta, according to CasertaCE. The building has four above-ground levels.
The fire affected part of the first floor, where firefighters found damaged furnishings. Firefighters carried out extinguishing operations followed by clearance operations, according to both outlets.
No injuries were reported. The approximately 35 guests were already outside when emergency crews reached the building.
The entire facility was temporarily declared unusable as a precaution. The reports do not say where the evacuated occupants were relocated.
A short circuit was identified as a possible cause. The definitive cause of the fire has not been established.
