Italy's Gioia Sannitica and Alghero see electric infrastructure failures

A violent thunderstorm struck Gioia Sannitica in the Alto Casertano area, where a lightning strike hit a public‑lighting pole, cutting power on the municipal grid and the Enel line. The utility restored its own line promptly, while municipal workers secured the damaged pole and began repairs, warning that further outages could occur as more lightning hits the town.

In Alghero, a fire broke out in an underground electrical cabinet on Via Machin, prompting a protest by residents and shopkeepers. They accuse Enel of repeatedly neglecting safety standards, citing three incidents in a year, inadequate fire‑prevention measures, and a lack of an automatic suppression system. The blaze required intervention from fire crews from Porto Torres, and locals are demanding comprehensive safety upgrades for the historic building’s electrical system.