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Martha's tragedy, one of the victims of the fire that destroyed 4 houses in Olaya

“We miraculously saved ourselves. My son was in the bathroom and that's why he didn't get burned, because the fire started in my house, in a room, and thank God we managed to get out in time, but we don't know what caused it, all we have left is fear, anguish and need.”

Martha's tragedy, one of the victims of the fire that destroyed 4 houses in Olaya

TL;DR

  • Four houses made of wood and zinc were destroyed by a fire in the Ricaurte sector, Olaya Herrera, Cartagena.
  • Nine people, including four minors, were left homeless but unharmed.
  • Martha Jiménez Meléndez, a 52-year-old resident, lost everything in the fire.
  • Approximately 110 bags of cement stored in one of the houses were destroyed.
  • The fire department controlled the situation, reporting no injuries and rescuing a tortoise.
  • Affected families are seeking donations and can be contacted at 322 4746206.