Ibague
A large fire broke out early this Monday in the Pastales area near the Military Bridge, affecting six homes in the sector. According to Jean Pineda, director of the Official Fire Department of Ibagué, The conflagration destroyed a total of six homes built with wood and tiles of zinc. A seventh home was saved by firefighters.
Jean Pineda, director of the Official Fire Department, reported that The fire quickly spread due to the materials in which they were built.. “The respective investigation is being carried out to determine the causes of the fire that finally ended in the total loss of said 6 homes,” Pineda added. She also mentioned that one person suffered minor burns and is receiving medical attention.
Likewise, Roberto Vásquez, community leader of township 8 of the Combeima Canyon, provided additional details about the fire. According to Vásquez, the fire was apparently caused by a candle. Despite the quick response of the Ibagué firefighters, the houses were quickly consumed by flames.
“The affected people They are receiving support in the community booth on the Pastales village. The collaboration of the mayor’s office is expected to bring clothes, notebooks, everything that is needed because these families were completely helpless,” reported Vásquez.
Among those affected is a man known in the sector, who suffered burns to his arm and leg while trying to rescue residents from the fire. “Israel, a collaborator of the Combeima Canyon sector“He is always willing to help in emergencies and when trying to get people out, he caused these injuries,” Vásquez said.
The authorities They continue to investigate the causes of the fire and remain alert to prevent future incidents in the area.
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