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Rome, girl hospitalized after Spin Time fire

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A fire destroyed the Spin Time, an occupied building in Rome, on 29-30 July. About 400 people were left homeless and an 18-month-old girl was hospitalized in code red for illness.

Spin Time is an occupied building in Rome that burned down between 29 and 30 July 2026.2 After the fire, about 400 people were left homeless and occupied the street in front of the building.2 An 18-month-old girl of Nigerian origin was hospitalized in code red for illness after the fire.2

The writer Roberto Saviano participated in a garrison of the inhabitants who remained outside the building after the fire.1 Saviano said that the garrison defends the Constitution and democracy.1 Saviano criticized the government during the garrison, comparing the situation to CasaPound.1

“Here the Constitution and democracy are defended”
Roberto Saviano, scrittore1

Why it matters

  • Spin Time is an occupied building in Rome, known for having been at the center of political and social controversies.1

  • CasaPound is an Italian far-right political movement, often cited in contexts of occupations and social clashes.1

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