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April 27, 2026
Urgent: 80 firefighters combat a large-scale fire in a warehouse in Itagüí
Emergency services are attending a large-scale fire that broke out in the municipality of Itagüí this Monday afternoon. Towards 1:00 PM, a gigantic column of smoke began to be seen from different parts of the south of Valle de Aburrá, putting authorities on high alert.
TL;DR
- A large fire occurred in a warehouse in Itagüí.
- 80 firefighters and multiple emergency vehicles are responding.
- The fire spread rapidly due to flammable materials stored inside.
- Residents of two nearby residential buildings were evacuated.
- The fire is approximately 70% contained, with no reported injuries or fatalities, only material losses.
- The origin of the fire is unknown, but citizen testimonies suggest it may have started during roof repairs.