Piedmont, fire at the Sacra di San Michele: flames on the roof.

A fire broke out a short while ago at the Sacra di San Michele, the famous Romanesque-Gothic abbey located in Piedmont, at the beginning of the Susa Valley, specifically in the municipality of Sant’Ambrogio di Torino. An important monument that inspired Umberto Eco when he imagined the settings of his novel The Name of the Rose, an architectural complex that is a candidate to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sacra di San Michele was visited by more than a hundred thousand people in 2016. The complex has ancient origins: in fact, the earliest stages of construction date back to the 11th century.

The flames this evening developed on the roof of the guest quarters. The cause of the fire is not known. No injuries are reported at the moment: however, there are three Rosminian fathers (who are entrusted with the management of the complex) in the building. Firefighters, carabinieri, ambulances and a Red Cross team are currently on the scene. However, the lay of the land makes operations difficult.

The image is taken from the webcam pointed at the Sacra di San Michele.

Piedmont, fire at the Sacra di San Michele: flames on the roof.

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