VIDEO: Four people hospitalised after fire at Fiorentina’s training ground delivers ‘night of fear’ for club that ex-Man Utd goalkeeper David de Gea now calls home

Flames first broke out in a pavilion that provides accommodation for youth team players at the Viola Park complex. Once the severity of the incident became apparent, the area was quickly evacuated.

The fire continued to burn throughout the night, having started at around 2:15am, with firefighters finally getting it under control at 6:15am. There were 20 fire trucks sent to the site in a bid to tackle the blaze.

Four people, three boys and an adult, were taken to hospital for medical checks after being exposed to potentially harmful fumes. An investigation is underway in a bid to determine how the fire broke out, with the building in question now considered to be unusable.

A statement released by Fiorentina 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.

“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, added: “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.”

Fiorentina finished the 2024-25 Serie A season in sixth spot, earning them qualification for the Conference League, with ex-Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea and former Juventus striker Moise Kean among those that now call Florence home.