Fire destroys home and vehicles in the Colonial City; family escapes unharmed
A voracious fire that occurred during the early hours of this Sunday, September 20, in the Colonial City left significant material losses, affecting a wooden house, a commercial establishment, and three vehicles. Despite the magnitude of the blaze, the four people who resided in the property managed to get to safety and were unharmed.
The report from the 9-1-1 National Emergency and Security Response System indicates that the fire originated at approximately 4:58 a.m. on Arzobispo Portes Street, specifically at number 151, between 19 de Marzo Street and Callejón de Regina.
Response from emergency agencies
The rapid spread of the flames, facilitated by the building material of the dwelling, forced an immediate mobilization of emergency services. Fire Department units arrived at the scene at 5:11 a.m., finding the structure already consumed by the fire, which had spread to several vehicles parked nearby.
- Four Fire Department units worked to extinguish the fire.
- A 9-1-1 ambulance provided preventive assistance.
- Drone teams were deployed to monitor the area.
- Tourist Police (Politur) agents collaborated on the security perimeter.
Despite the magnitude of the fire and the material losses caused, none of the four family members were injured.
Alofoke Deportes
So far, the competent authorities have not issued an official report on the causes that originated this incident. Investigation teams continue to work at the scene to determine the origin of the fire that left a family homeless in the historic capital sector.
