Fire at Parish of Migliarina
On 14 September, the oratory of Migliarina church in Viareggio caught fire. The police suspect arson. The interior of the building was completely destroyed. According to the parish priest, young boys were in the oratory when the fire broke out and had to be evacuated by the fire brigade.
Firefighters successfully evacuated the young people from the parish centre. The parish priest Don Daniele Ricci said: "Thank God there was only material damage. But we feel a lot of sadness for what happened". It will cost the parish several thousand euros to repair the damage.
Every summer, Fr. Daniele Ricci, who is known and appreciated throughout the city for his commitment to social work and with the very young, hosts the "Sagra sul Sagrato", a traditional event organised by the Migliarina parish in the oratory.
The police suspect arson and are investigating the case.
Sources: Il Tirreno; Corriere Fiorentino
Media: Il Tirreno; Corriere Fiorentino