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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.”
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.