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May 5, 2026

This is the health status of the elderly person who suffered burns in a fire in Ituango

The elderly person who was burned last Sunday in a fire that occurred in the urban area of Ituango, in the...

This is the health status of the elderly person who suffered burns in a fire in Ituango

TL;DR

  • An elderly man is out of danger after being burned in a fire in Ituango, Antioquia.
  • The fire occurred in an urban area, near the main park and church.
  • The suspected cause of the fire was a candle lit for the Day of the Cross.
  • Emergency services, including firefighters, Civil Defense, and municipal officials, responded quickly.
  • The fire was contained to a second-floor storage area and the rear of the first floor of the building.
  • The affected individual was treated for burns at the local hospital and does not require transfer to a higher-level facility.