Bucaramanga declares calamity after fire on October 12

Bucaramanga declared the public calamity after a voracious fire that devastated dozens of housing in it human settlement October 12leaving 163 people affected.

This measure will enable economic resources immediately, despite the Guarantees Lawto attend to the affected families and offer them the necessary support in this difficult time.

He acting mayor from Bucaramanga, Javier Sarmientoreported that the preliminary balance reveals that 55 family units were affected, and five people were injuredone of them in serious condition and currently receiving care in the Santander University Hospital. The material losses They are large, which further aggravates the situation of the victims.

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Sarmiento highlighted the importance of institutional union in containing the fire, which was classified as a very serious emergency. “He nervousness and the chaos that were generated were unsustainable,” stated the president, who stressed the urgency of the declaration of public calamity in order to attend to the affected families immediately.

Given the severity of the disasterthe Town hall has announced the immediate delivery of humanitarian aidwhich include tents, food, mats and others essential belongings. These actions are part of a comprehensive care plan that seeks to mitigate the fire impact in the lives of the victims.

The local authorities are doing a census of those affected to have a clear understanding of the magnitude of the disaster. In addition, there are being carried out research to determine the causes of the firewhich is crucial to prevent future incidents of this nature.

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Meanwhile, they coordinate efforts to guarantee temporary accommodation for the families who have lost everything. The medical attention and psychosocial is also a priority, since many of the affected people require emotional and physical support at this critical moment.

The community has shown a remarkable solidaritywith neighbors and local organizations offering their help to the victims. This gesture of unity highlights the importance of community collaboration in moments of crisis and the need to work together for reconstruction.

Finally, the Bucaramanga Mayor’s Office reaffirms its commitment to serving the affected and restore normality in it settlement October 12. The institutional response and the community support are essential to help these families to overcome the tragedy and rebuild their lives.