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Around 50 firefighters from different municipalities were needed to control the fire in a free zone warehouse. Photo: Courtesy
They needed the support of more than 40 firefighters from the municipalities of Rionegro, El Carmen de Viboral and Guarne, as well as the firefighter unit of the Colombian Aerospace Force, to contain the large fire that occurred at 06:30 pm on December 3 in a warehouse in the Rionegro free zone.
“It is giving a piece of peace to our community since “Our firefighters were able to control the emergency,” indicated Second Lieutenant Carlos Daza, Commander Carlos Daza of the Rionegro Fire Department.
See: Large fire devastates warehouse in Rionegro free zone
For his part, the mayor of the municipality of Oriente Antioquia, Jorge Rivas, assured that thanks to the timely reaction of the Risk Management organizations and relief organizations The emergency left no deaths or injuries.
“No victims have been reported either and we have peace of mind with a completely professional and equipped Fire Department that gives us the guarantees that in these matters we will have complete security of moving forward,” said the president.
Thanks to the timely attention of our authorities and firefighters, the fire in the Free Zone has been controlled by 95%. We give peace of mind to the community 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/J5T8RKXMNd
— Mayor’s Office of Rionegro (@AlcRionegro) December 4, 2024
Emergency caused panic
The large fire was seen from the municipal seat of Rionegro since Flames and smoke rose several meters from the structure. This was evident in the videos published on social networks recorded by workers in the free zone and by residents of the municipality.
Some witnesses to the emergency stated that they were evacuated from the warehouses surrounding the one that was on fire and that they could not enter until the emergency was completely controlled.
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This is what he assured TA NewsSantiago Alzate Cardona, a worker in the free zone who was waiting for his wife, who also works there, to recover his things since he had to leave them in the warehouse where he works, well The order was to evacuate, which generated panic.
“They put up a security cordon that prevents entry to the rest of the warehouses.” because my wife was trying to enter her warehouse, but they wouldn’t let her,” he reiterated.
They investigate causes of the fire
After controlling the emergency the oRisk Management bodies and the Rionegro Fire Department will advance the investigations to determine what were the causes of the fire that left the warehouse of the free zone completely destroyed.
Some workers at the site assured that the fire became a large one because In that warehouse, in addition to manufacturing fiberglass boats, it is full of solvents and paints that are used for finishing them.
However, the authorities still do not dare to say whether the fire occurred due to human error or due to an electrical failure in the warehouse itself, which are the main hypotheses that they are handling so far.
2024-12-04 03:05:00
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How did the fire department coordinate efforts with multiple teams to ensure the safety of everyone involved?
## Interview with Fire Department Official Following Rionegro Warehouse Fire
**Host:** We’re here today with Second Lieutenant Carlos Daza, Commander of the Rionegro Fire Department, following the significant fire that occurred at a warehouse in the Rionegro free zone
**Host:** Lieutenant Daza, thank you for joining us. Can you give us some details about the fire and the response effort?
**Lt. Daza:** Certainly. On December 3rd, at approximately 6:30 pm, we were called to respond to a large fire at a warehouse in the Rionegro free zone. Due to the size and intensity of the blaze, we quickly requested support from neighboring municipalities, including El Carmen de Viboral and Guarne. We also received invaluable assistance from the Colombian Aerospace Force’s firefighter unit.
**Host:** This must have been a massive undertaking. What were some of the challenges your team faced in battling this fire?
**Lt. Daza:** Absolutely. The size and intensity of the fire were undoubtedly the biggest challenges. We had to coordinate efforts with multiple teams and ensure the safety of everyone involved. The proximity of other warehouses also required careful maneuvering to prevent the spread of the fire.
**Host:** Thankfully, it seems there were no injuries?
**Lt. Daza:** We are incredibly grateful that no one was injured. Thanks to the swift and coordinated response of all the responding agencies, we were able to contain the inferno before it caused any harm.
**Host:** What can you tell us about the cause of the fire? Is it currently under investigation?
**Lt. Daza:** The cause of the fire is still potentially under investigation.
**Host:** Lieutenant Daza, thank you for taking the time to speak with us today and for your team’s heroic work in containing this dangerous fire.
**Lt. Daza:** My pleasure. It was truly a team effort, and we’re thankful for the support we received from the community. We are always prepared to respond to emergencies and keep our community safe.
