Several vehicles were in flames after the explosion, according to broadcaster SkyTG24
A powerful explosion hit the center of the Italian city of Milan on Thursday, the SkyTG24 news channel has reported.
Several vehicles were in flames as a result of the incident, the broadcaster said. A van allegedly exploded on the street, it added.
Photos from the scene showed parked cars burning and a plume of thick black smoke rising high into the air.
According to local media, oxygen cylinders may have exploded in a parked van, with the fire spreading to nearby vehicles and several buildings, including a pharmacy.
Thus far there has been no information about casualties. Fire brigades have arrived at the scene to combat the blaze, and the evacuation of a nearby school has reportedly been ordered.