The prefect of Avellino
near Naples on Friday declared a state of emergency over a fire
that hit a factory making plastic containers for batteries.
A thick plume of foul-smelling toxic smoke swept across the
southern city and nearby factories were evacuated, while mayors
in nearby towns told residents to stay indoors and keep their
windows shut.
Officials said the situation was "high risk".
Some 100 fire fighters were working to tame the fire and one
of them had a bad turn, before recovering fairly quickly.
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