Fire destroys at least 20 commercial premises at the Santiago Model Market
A voracious fire severely affected the Mercado Modelo in Santiago early this Sunday, located on Del Sol Street, within the city’s Historic Center. The blaze, which began after 2:00 a.m., left at least 20 commercial premises destroyed or with considerable damage in the areas of the El Sombrerero plaza and the Lorenzo Vargas sector.
The Santiago Fire Department deployed several units to the scene, managing to work for several hours until they controlled the flames and prevented the fire from spreading to other areas of this important commercial hub. Fortunately, authorities have confirmed that there were no injuries or fatalities reported during the incident.
Impact for merchants
This Sunday morning, the owners of the affected establishments, which include jewelry stores, general merchandise shops, and costume jewelry businesses, arrived at their premises to begin their daily work, only to encounter the devastating scene. Although the material losses have not yet been quantified, the economic impact is significant for the small and medium-sized merchants who operate in this historic market.
The merchants expressed their deep concern regarding the uncertainty and the loss of their furniture and merchandise, essential elements for the livelihood of their families.
Ongoing research
After extinguishing the fire, technical teams and relevant authorities began the necessary surveys to clarify the exact causes that originated the blaze. Currently, work is underway to assess structural damage and investigate whether the incident could have been caused by a short circuit or some other accidental factor.
Alofoke Deportes will continue to follow up on this event that affects one of the most emblematic commercial hubs of Santiago, awaiting official reports that shed light on this unfortunate incident.
