In the evening around 19:00 GMT, black smoke began rising from the chimney of the Sixtin Chapel. Firefighters were on the scene and began to investigate what was happening.
Witnesses reported that thick smoke started to emerge from the chimney and began to spread across the rainy skies of Rome. At the time of the incident, there were no visitors inside the chapel as it was closed to the public.
Details and reasons for the incident have not been disclosed. Specialists are working at the site of the incident to determine what caused the smoke to come from the chapel. Additional information will be provided after the inspection is completed.
