Fire rips through Fiorentina's training ground as four people rushed to hospital

Fiorentina's training ground was engulfed by fire on Saturday night as a terrifying blaze resulted in four people being rushed to hospital as firefighters attempted to contain the situation in Italy.

Flames broke out from inside a pavilion that provides accommodation for young Fiorentina players at Viola Park, according to reports. The entire area was evacuated with the fire continuing to burn throughout the night.

It is is understood that the flames started at around 2:15am and led the Florence fire command and the Pontassieve detachment to send 20 units to the site, which included ladder trucks, tankers and an air wagon. Extinguishing operations had to continue until 6:15am.

Four people - three boys and an adult accompanying them - were taken to hospital for checks due to exposure to the fumes. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire. The building has been deemed unusable after the scary incident.

Fiorentina put out a statement following the incident which read: "During the night a fire, the causes of which are still unclear, broke out inside a room in the pavilion dedicated to the youth sector of the 'Rocco B. Commisso' Viola Park.

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"The alarm system, emergency procedures and the preparation of the staff present ensured the rapid evacuation of the structure. Some people were taken to hospital for checks and accompanied by our health workers, and have already been discharged in good condition. The area of the pavilion affected by the fire has, at the moment, been isolated and made safe."

The mayor of Bagno a Ripoli, Francesco Pignotti, claimed the fire had caused a "night of fear" but was grateful that no one was hurt as he heaped praise to the response of the Fire Brigade.

He said: "The images of the flames at Viola Park are terrible. A night of fear that fortunately did not cause serious damage to people. The three boys and the adult taken to the hospital are under observation but are fine. We are in contact with Fiorentina and our entire community is close to them. Thanks to the firefighters and the staff who intervened promptly, avoiding the worst."

This season Fiorentina, where David de Gea now calls home, finished sixth ahead of the likes of Lazio and AC Milan and will play in next year's Europa Conference League. They missed out on a European final when they were beaten by Real Betis in the semi-finals.

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