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Rivarolo Canavese Apartment Blast Injures Two, Forces Evacuation of Five Families

Investigators are probing a possible gas cylinder failure.

Overview

  • The explosion struck around 7 a.m. at Via Farina 13, blowing out a second‑floor unit in a four‑storey building and scattering debris into the courtyard.
  • An elderly couple living in the affected apartment was injured, with one person airlifted in serious condition and both reported not in life‑threatening danger.
  • Emergency crews from 118 and the regional air‑rescue helicopter provided treatment at the scene alongside firefighters.
  • Residents startled by a loud boom alerted 112, and authorities cordoned off the area for safety and assessments.
  • The cause remains under investigation, with the mayor indicating a likely kitchen gas cylinder issue as a working hypothesis.