Fire, explosion hit ammunition plant near Rome

A fire and an explosion hit a large munitions plant in Colleferro, south of Rome, on Thursday, according to local media. The incident occurred at the former Simmel Difesa plant, currently owned by KNDS Ammo Italy, a company that produces medium and large caliber ammunition for land and naval defense, as well as solid fuels for aerospace launchers. The fire and explosion reportedly took place in the plant's powder pressing department. Several firefighting teams were dispatched to the site. No further details about possible casualties or the cause of the incident were immediately available.