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An intense fire affects the Laguna Verde camp in Iquique on Monday followingnoon. According to preliminary information, the fire would be consuming at least 30 homes.
Firefighters #Iquique They declare the 2nd fire alarm for a fire at the Laguna Verde camp. @cbi_iqq pic.twitter.com/GImB7JDIYJ
– Firefighters of Chile (@BomberosdeChile) January 10, 2022
According to data provided by emergency agencies on social networks, The fire would be affecting houses, mainly made of light material, so the situation has spread to several houses in the area.
Now Firefighters #Iquique working on fire alarm for fire in camp with spread danger in Monte Sina and Laguna Verde @reddeemergencia @GrupoWurtlitzer @djgraff_German @cramirezc @chile_accidente @ GuillermoVilug2 @Bomb_Decima pic.twitter.com/yqiRCwwfDO
– Bayron López (@ bayron_lopez01) January 10, 2022
For now, it maintains a risk of spread. As reported by the Iquique correspondent on the spot, The flames are advancing rapidly from west to east and threaten more homes in the sector.
He also reported that, for now, no people are injured.
Terrible the fire #Iquique pic.twitter.com/dGrjQDhIkE
– Lulú ✨ (@pechocha_H) January 10, 2022
#iquique shocking pic.twitter.com/P4msGoiW4F
— jorgesolimano (@jorgesolimano) January 10, 2022
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