At least 30 homes built with cardboard and sheet were consumed by fire; There were no fatalities, but serious material effects
By Fausto Hernández | Reporter
A strong column of smoke covered the area of Lindavistain the Mayor’s Office Gustavo A. Maderoafter a fire of great proportions was reported on a property occupied by victims of the 1985 earthquake. The incident devastated at least 30 improvised homes.
The incident occurred in front of the Metro station Lindavistain a land of more than 700 square meters, where for decades they inhabited families in vulnerable situation. The flames completely destroyed their belongings.
Despite the magnitude of the fire, Mexico City authorities reported that no human losses or injured people were recorded. Emergency services arrived promptly to control the emergency.
Vivianainhabitant of the camp, said that “he listened to screams” and observed the sky covered with smoke, so he came out immediately to alert the neighbors. “Everyone shouted to get children and animals,” he said.
