health
May 3, 2026
The most attended emergency by the Cartagena Fire Department in April
The Cartagena Fire Department released the official balance of emergencies attended during April 2026, with a total of 252 incidents registered between the 1st and the 30th of the month.
TL;DR
- Cartagena Fire Department attended 252 emergencies in April 2026.
- Top incidents included Africanized bees (58), garbage fires (60), vegetation fires (54), and structural fires (27).
- Electrical failures accounted for 12 crossarm/transformer burnings and 4 short circuits.
- Other interventions included cutting fallen trees, handling fuel spills, and various types of rescues.
- The director emphasized institutional commitment and urged citizens to report risks immediately.