A fire which would have been caused by a short circuit, affected three homes this Sunday in the district of Chorrillosgenerating moments of anguish among dozens of neighbors who were celebrating the Father’s Day. The emergency left no people injured, although it did cause significant material losses for the affected families.
A fire which would have been caused by a short circuit, affected three homes this Sunday in the district of Chorrillosgenerating moments of anguish among dozens of neighbors who were celebrating the Father’s Day. The emergency left no people injured, although it did cause significant material losses for the affected families.
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The accident occurred at the intersection of the Carlos Alcorta street with Ferrocarril avenue. Six units of the General Corps of Volunteer Firefighters of Peru to control the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to more properties in the area.
Fire consumes part of three homes in Chorrillos. (Photo: Captura/Latina)
According to the relatives of those affected, the fire was caused by a short circuit in one of the homes and later reached two other adjacent houses. The rapid intervention of the firefighters made it possible to contain the emergency after several minutes of intense work.
During the control efforts, some residents tried to enter the affected homes to recover documents, appliances and other belongings. However, troops of the National Police They were denied access due to the risk posed by the structure compromised by the fire.
The emergency caused concern among residents of the sector, who interrupted family gatherings planned for Father’s Day due to fear that the flames would reach their own homes. Several of them remained in the streets observing the work of the firefighters while smoke covered part of the area.
Neighbors of Chorrillos are experiencing moments of tension due to a fire that affected three homes. (Photo: Captura/Latina)
After controlling the fire, firefighters confirmed that there were no injuries or people affected by smoke inhalation. However, the three affected families must evaluate the damage caused by the fire.
The exact causes of the accident will be determined by the corresponding investigations, although The main hypothesis points to an electrical failure in one of the affected homes.
The system exists SAMU Emergency medical care operates 24 hours a day and is free. To request their help you just have to dial the 106.
There is also the Red Cross In the event of natural disasters or other crises that endanger health, safety and life, you can access this free humanitarian service by calling 115.
