politics
May 3, 2026
Video: How the strong fire that destroyed 7 houses in Tiquisio began; 2 injured
“The way the truck exploded was horrible and it almost caused a bigger tragedy. Thank God everyone managed to get out safe and sound. There are no lives to mourn.”
TL;DR
- A fire in Tiquisio, Bolívar, destroyed seven homes in the 11 de Noviembre neighborhood.
- The emergency started with an explosion from a fuel truck that was being loaded.
- Two people suffered second-degree burns and were taken to a nearby medical center.
- The fire was controlled thanks to the joint efforts of the Civil Defense, municipal officials, and the community.
- Authorities are providing assistance to the 15 families affected by the fire, including support for the injured.