A large area of Villa Elvira is still in shock from an intense fire that destroyed at least six houses and left those families with nothing. The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon, but this Monday video images recorded at that time were released, which show the dimension of the flames.
It occurred in a field in the area of 10 and 90, it spread, reached several blocks and reached the area of Calle 12 from 86 to 89, according to residents who contacted 0221.com.ar and shared the images.
According to official sources reported to 0221.com.ar, the smoke was seen at a great distance by SAME personnel who were on a tour of Avenida 31, and were present at the scene.
The video sequence shows the desperation of the neighbors who try to put out the fire with buckets of water while they wait for the arrival of the fire brigade. As the flames begin to grow and spread through the treetops.
Security spokesmen indicated on Sunday that the incident occurred in a field of approximately 16 hectares (from Calle 86 to Calle 90 and from Calle 9 to Calle 13), with scattered fire sources of grasslands, large eucalyptus trees and partial damage. household”.
Although in principle it was mentioned that four properties would have been hit by these remains, igniting fire, the neighbors who contacted this portal they said six families lost everything. And so they reflected it in one of the shared posts. They also showed the desolation of the place once the fire was put out.
At least five fire departments worked to control the flames, both on the property and in the affected homes.
Finally, it was reported that “several neighbors were assisted by SAME due to carbon monoxide inhalation,” while two firefighters were treated by medical personnel “due to physical exhaustion from the work carried out.” Fortunately, there were no fatalities to be regretted.
