Despite the efforts of several firefighters, it has not been possible to stop the spread of the fire, which is advancing through the Punta del Este shopping mall.
There was partial collapse of a wall and roof.
Work continues. pic.twitter.com/gtZYKngEH3— National Directorate of Firefighters of Uruguay (@DNdeBomberosUy) August 7, 2022
The fire started in the supermarket bakery during the early hours of Saturday, at the start of the product preparation day in that sector. Firefighters had managed to contain the spread of the fire yesterday afternoon. However, it got worse this morning.
The mall, which was scheduled to reopen normally this Sunday, in the face of this new scenario, announced that it will remain closed “until further notice.”
