Massive Fire Engulfs Popular Bolivian Market As Emergency Crews Battle Blaze
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Massive Fire Engulfs Popular Bolivian Market As Emergency Crews Battle Blaze
Emergency crews battled a major fire that tore through a popular market in Bolivia, sending thick smoke into the sky and damaging numerous stalls. Authorities reported no fatalities as firefighters worked to contain the blaze and investigate its cause.
The authorities reported that the fire stopped spreading to new sectors of the fair; however, active hot spots still persist and the suffocation, cooling and removal of debris will continue for several hours before starting the expert...
The fire was activated around 5:00 (local time) at the Fair Barrio Lindo, in the east of Santa Cruz, where it is estimated that there are at least 1 800 fixed sales stalls. From early on they are at the firehouse of the Police, the Regional Government and voluntary groups trying to suffocate the flames, while some merchants managed to rescue some merchandise.
Fact Sheet: Vice President Edman Lara requested support for the vendors affected by a fire at the Barrio Lindo market. President Rodrigo Paz announced the national government's intervention during the commemorative session for the 201st anniversary of Bolivia's independence. Tap to see the full context. Context: During his address, Vice President Lara mentioned that the vendors lost everything in a devastating fire. He called for action and aske…
Minister Ernesto Justiniano reported that two helicopters were mobilized. In addition, the deployment of military personnel was arranged to support security efforts and prevent looting in the affected area.
A voracious fire consumes the Fair Barrio Lindo, a market located to the east of the capital of Cruzña. The fire started shortly before 5:00 and spread in different sectors. Immediately, numerous merchants came to the place to fight the flames and protect their goods. Firefighter units also came to the emergency call to intervene in the control of the fire. At first, they worked to prevent the flames from spreading to other sectors.
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