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Major fire destroys the Sannazaro Theater: this is what happened
The Sannazaro Theater has been "completely destroyed", reported the press of Chiaia, in the center of Naples, after a fire that broke out in the early hours of this Tuesday, February 17. In the incident, several apartments were also affected and four people were intoxicated.
TL;DR
- A fire completely destroyed the Teatro Sannazaro in Naples on February 17.
- The incident also affected several apartments, and four people were treated for intoxication.
- The flames rapidly spread, completely destroying the theater's dome.
- The cause of the fire is suspected to be a short circuit, but investigations are ongoing.
- Local and regional officials have expressed deep regret and pledged support for the theater's reconstruction.
- The Teatro Sannazaro, inaugurated in 1847, is a significant performing arts space with a long history in Neapolitan theater tradition.