# Gas leak in Fano, Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gas-leak-in-fano-italy
> Updated: 2026-10-12T18:02:05.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

On October 12, 2026, a significant gas leak occurred in Fano, Italy, after a private company accidentally ruptured a pipeline during construction near the intersection of via Piave and via IV Novembre.

The rupture created a methane cloud that spread a strong odor toward the historic center and viale Gramsci. The incident prompted the precautionary evacuation of approximately 800 students. While pupils from Corridoni elementary school were briefly evacuated before returning to class, students from the Nolfi linguistic high school and the Human Sciences high school were sent home.

Emergency responders, including firefighters, local police, and Carabinieri, secured the area. Mayor Luca Serfilippi visited the site to oversee the response. Nicola Nicolai, CEO of the gas distributor Aes, confirmed the leak was contained by closing valves and that the general gas supply to the population remained uninterrupted. No injuries were reported.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Fano gas leak causes school evacuations

A gas leak caused by construction work in Fano, Italy, led to the evacuation of approximately 800 students and widespread concern, though the situation was quickly contained with no reported injuries.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fano-gas-leak-causes-school-evacuations

### 2026-10-03: Piombino gas leak triggers evacuation of 40 residents

Approximately 40 residents were evacuated in Piombino, Italy, following a gas leak. Authorities contained the minor leak by the afternoon, allowing citizens to return to their homes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/piombino-gas-leak-triggers-evacuation-of-40-residents

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