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Cartagena Firefighters Responded to Over 200 Emergencies in March: Here's the Report
The Cartagena Fire Department released an official report on operations carried out during March 2026, a period in which they responded to 295 diverse emergencies throughout the city.
TL;DR
- 295 emergencies were attended by the Cartagena Fire Department in March 2026.
- Africanized bees were the most frequent emergency, with 111 calls (37%).
- 66 fires in satellite dumpsters and 56 vegetation fires were recorded.
- 17 structural fires in homes and 11 vehicular fires were also handled.
- 15 fires in crossarms and transformers and 5 short circuits in homes were reported.
- Rescue operations included saving 3 people trapped in elevators and 2 animal rescues.
- Recommendations for the public include proper waste management, electrical safety, caution with bees, and vehicle maintenance.