A violent argument, then the fire perhaps out of spite.
This would be the reason behind the big fire that broke out around 6 in the building between via Riva di Ponente and viale La Plaia, in Cagliari.
Inside there were about forty people, almost all African citizens: the structure, owned by the Region, over the years has become a refuge for many foreign citizens.
Huge damage.
Several fire brigade teams are at work on site. The part affected by the fire is an old warehouse where there were heaps of household goods and waste. The smoke also completely invaded the other buildings and those who lived inside fled to the street. Several emergency vehicles were present: some young people were rescued on the spot for having breathed in a lot of smoke.
The Municipal agents are managing the traffic: we are proceeding slowly and a very long line of cars has formed arriving in Cagliari. State Police officers were also on site to manage public order: the occupants do not want to leave the building and have for now taken out some suitcases and - very few - personal effects.
The investigations into what happened are being carried out by the carabinieri. A young man was accompanied to the barracks and his position is to be assessed.