Black smoke is visible from large parts of the eastern edge of the city, and can also be observed from the city center, writes the Italian news agency ANSA.
– It is a dramatic situation, says Mauro Caliste, leader of Rome’s fifth district.
According to the news agency, he further says that the fire crews have so far not been able to delimit the fire, and due to the wind, it is spreading further.
Authorities are asking residents to keep their windows closed and wear masks in areas affected by the smoke.
– CLOSE THE WINDOWS: Residents of the areas of the Italian capital affected by the smoke are asked to close the windows and wear a mask outdoors. Photo: Marco Iacobucci / ipa-agency.net / Pa Photos / NTB
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Some roads are also closed due to smoke.
According to ANSA, residents in the area report that they have heard explosions.
Residents of two buildings have been evacuated, after the flames spread to a tent on one of the balconies in the building, the news agency writes.
According to the fire service, the fire started around 16.50 on Saturday afternoon.
