A rapid mobilization was recorded this Thursday afternoon in the community of El Fuerte, belonging to the municipality of Santa María del Río, after a grassland fire that generated alarm among the inhabitants of the area was reported.
The incident was immediately attended by the departments of Municipal Civil Protection and Drinking Water, who came after the call of the local auxiliary judge.
The fire, whose origin is still under investigation, began to spread rapidly due to high temperatures and the presence of dry material in the field, which represented a potential risk for nearby homes and for the integrity of people.
Given this situation, the inhabitants of the community began with actions to contain the fire, using buckets with water and rudimentary tools, while the support of the corresponding authorities was requested.
Upon receiving the report, Civil Protection and Drinking Water personnel immediately moved to the site, coordinating the losses of suffocation with the neighbors. Thanks to the timely response and joint work between authorities and settlers, the fire was controlled before it reached structures or forest areas of greater density.
According to Municipal Civil Protection, no injured people or significant material damage were reported. However, the importance of continuing to promote among rural practical preventive communities was highlighted, especially in Estiaje season, when fire risk increases considerably.
The disposition and solidarity of the inhabitants of El Fuerte was recognized to act in an organized and responsibility for this emergency.
Likewise, a call was called to the population to avoid burning waste or grassland without supervision, since these practices continue to be one of the main causes of fire in rural areas.
We will continue to inform.
