Car fire in via Monginevro on 3 November 2026
Date of the event:
On 3 November 2026 a car catches fire at the junction of via Santa Maria Mazzarello and via Monginevro, in the western part of Turin, close to a bus stop. [1]
The fire
A Fiat 500 is completely engulfed by the flames. The alarm is raised when passers-by notice smoke rising from the vehicle. [1]
Firefighters respond
Fire brigade crews arrive on the scene, secure the area and bring the blaze under control before the flames can spread to passing vehicles on the street. The firefighting and clean-up operations require a temporary diversion of road traffic and public transport in the area. Initial findings show no one injured or affected by smoke. [1]
The cause of the fire is still to be established, most likely a mechanical fault or a short circuit in the car's electrical system. [1]
Sources
- CronacaQui Torino — 3 November 2026