UGC: vehicles on fire in Milan, Italy, after a van exploded

A van carrying oxygen cylinders exploded in Milan on Thursday, destroying around a dozen cars but causing no injuries beyond light burns to the driver. Fire service officer Carlo Cardinali confirmed the vehicle had been carrying oxygen, saying the exact cause of the blast was still being investigated.

At the moment, only the driver" had reported injuries, and he managed to escape with "light burns.Footage published by the fire service suggested a powerful blast, showing what it said were about a dozen parked cars that had been completely burned out.Buildings in the immediate vicinity were evacuated, including a school, while damage was reported to a nearby pharmacy and two apartments.