US EditionFirefighters rescue dozens from burning high rise in Santiago
SANTIAGO, JUL 10 – Firefighters evacuated more than 40 residents from a high-rise blaze, preventing injuries and containing the fire within hours, officials reported.
- On Thursday, July 10, 2025, firefighters evacuated over 100 individuals from a high-rise building near Plaza de Armas in Santiago, Chile, which housed both businesses and residences.
- The fire started in the building's basement and prompted a response from at least 15 fire companies, leading to evacuations and rescue operations.
- Firefighters used ladder trucks to save people from windows and balconies and helicopters to rescue others from the roof while some occupants waved garments and called for help.
- The firefighters’ deputy chief, Álvaro Lara, reassured the public that there was no fire inside the apartments and emphasized the situation was under control, with no fatalities or serious injuries reported.
- Around forty individuals received medical attention at the scene, primarily for smoke inhalation or shock, and the orderly evacuation highlighted the efficiency of the emergency response in this heavily frequented part of Santiago.
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Firefighters rescue dozens from burning high rise in Santiago
Firefighters in Chile’s capital have rescued over 100 people from a high-rise fire. The blaze started Thursday in the building’s basement near Plaza de Armas in Santiago.
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In the face of the large cloud of toxic smoke in the area, municipal officials from Santiago acted quickly to rescue the minors.
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