Sciacca arson investigation after worker's van destroyed by fire

Authorities in Sciacca are investigating a suspected case of arson after a Piaggio Porter van belonging to a 45-year-old worker was destroyed by fire in via Morandi. During an inspection by firefighters and Carabinieri, investigators discovered a plastic bottle containing traces of an flammable liquid near the vehicle, suggesting the fire was intentionally set.

Local residents alerted emergency services after noticing the flames. Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby homes or other vehicles. The Public Prosecutor's Office of Sciacca has opened an investigation against unknown persons for the crime of damage following arson.

Investigators are currently reviewing security camera footage from the area to identify potential suspects. While the vehicle owner has been questioned, no clear motive has been established, though investigators are considering the possibility of an unresolved personal dispute. The incident has increased local concern regarding a series of intentional fires in the city.