(ANSA) - ROME, DEC 9 - Florence Mayor Sara Funaro said Monday
the situation was "very bad" after an explosion at an Eni fuel
depot near the Tuscan capital that left two dead, three missing
and nine injured.
"The situation is very bad. There are already two deaths, there
are still some missing, we are following the situation together
with the prefecture and the municipalities of Calenzano and
Prato," she said.
"We have asked for news on the fumes situation, while waiting
for answers from (regional environment agency) Arpat we invite
everyone to be extremely cautious.
"We have given our availability to immediately activate the
possibility of having "psychological" support for family
members.
"At the moment we have no problems in Florence for the air,
during the meeting they gave me initial reassurances.
"We are ready to do what is necessary", she added. (ANSA).