Work was extended for almost four hours to control a fire that affected this Friday five stores dedicated mainly to the sale of textile products in the field of Saint Philomena with Apple Treein the heart of the Barrio Patronato, in the commune of Recoleta.
emergency product, Firefighters issued a second fire alarm. More than 120 volunteers are working to control the accident.
In total, 11 companies of the Santiago Fire Department moved to the place, with the support of a company from Ñuñoa and another from Quinta Normal.
“Fortunately, the fire is under control, but it was very difficult to get to the place and be able to contain it,” said jorge guevarasecond commander of the Santiago Fire Brigade, around 10:00 p.m.
“It was very difficult to reach the focus, because it was in the middle of the premises. There were no accesses available to reach the place and that is why the work was very complicated,” explained the firefighter leader.
Firefighters investigate the origin of the fire. “We are not yet clear about what caused the fire, but they told us that there was an explosion. We are seeing what it was about”Guevara said.
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Firefighters working on the second FIRE alarm in Santa Filomena and Manzano, Recoleta. pic.twitter.com/0pvzJ65x2g
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Fire in Santiago. Recoleta Sector/Patronato pic.twitter.com/fI334z4bvX
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Fire affects four premises in the Patronato sector, Recoleta. More than 120 volunteers working to control the accident.@Cooperative pic.twitter.com/5MiQkpcbH7
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