27 people homeless after a strong fire destroyed 8 houses in Los Campanos
“This happened around 3 in the morning (Saturday, February 14) due to a short circuit in one of the houses that are part of our community. We realized because one of the neighbors, the one who lives in the house where the fire started, began to shout and ask for help, and when we came to see, the flames had already spread too much. With that alert, we all had to leave and abandon our homes”.
TL;DR
- A fire started by a suspected short circuit destroyed eight houses in the Rivivir sector of San José de Los Campanos.
- 27 people, including 10 children, an elderly woman, and a pregnant woman, were affected and lost all their possessions.
- Firefighters responded with multiple units but could not prevent the total loss of the wooden structures.
- A cat suffered burns, but no human injuries were reported.
- Affected residents have received temporary aid like mattresses and food, with authorities scheduled to meet them to discuss solutions.
- The fire department reminds the community of fire prevention measures, especially in wooden homes and during windy seasons.