A fuse balloon falls in a wooded area, causing great material damage. Photo: Archive
On the night of November 29, a balloon with a fuse fell in the Las Violetas sector, in the Belén neighborhood, causing a fire in a wooded area that quickly fueled the flames.
This incident was the first fire of the year associated with December customs. According to Carlos Quintero, director of the DAGRD, “the fire affected a warehouse with stored styrofoam and damaged three vehicles that were in a nearby parking lot.”
The authorities called on citizens to avoid dangerous festive traditions, such as the use of gunpowder or risky practices with candles, including the well-known “devil’s candle.”
“In this holiday season let us remember not to launch balloons with glowing fuses, not to use gunpowder, to take care of our minors at all times, remember that disaster risk management is everyone’s responsibility,” said the director of the DAGRD.
During the emergency presented on Friday the 29th, several Medellín fire units assisted to mitigate the damage already caused by the fuse balloon, positioning itself as the first fire caused by this type of holiday activities.
Additionally, the authorities urge the community to report the misuse of this type of devices and reiterate the care that family members must take with minors, who do not usually measure the consequences of their use.
2024-12-01 00:15:00
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What is the suspected cause of the Bethlehem house fire?
## Tragedy in Bethlehem: What We Know
**[News Anchor]:** Welcome back. We have breaking news coming from Bethlehem, where a devastating fire has ripped through a residential neighborhood. We are joined now by fire chief (Alex Reed Name!), who is on the scene. Chief, thank you for joining us. Can you give us an overview of the situation?
**[Fire Chief]:** Thank you for having me. It’s a difficult scene here in Bethlehem. We received multiple calls just before [approximate time] reporting a large fire in a residential area. Our crews arrived to find [describe scene briefly].
**[News Anchor]:** Can you tell us anything about the potential cause of the fire?
**[Fire Chief]:** At this point, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Fire investigators are on the scene now, carefully examining the debris to determine the origin and cause.
**[News Anchor]:** Are there any reports of injuries or casualties?
**[Fire Chief]:** Sadly, we can confirm [number] fatalities at this time. Our hearts go out to the families who have lost loved ones in this tragedy. [Mention if anybody is missing and rescue efforts are ongoing].
**[News Anchor]:** What are the next steps in managing this situation?
**[Fire Chief]:** Our priority right now is to ensure the safety of all residents and first responders. We are continuing to extinguish any remaining hot spots, and we are working closely with local authorities to provide support to those affected by this fire.
**[News Anchor]:** Chief, thank you so much for your time and for your insights on this developing situation.
