The mayor, Carlos Fernando Galán, announced that investigations will be carried out to establish the causes of the emergency.
On the night of candles, Firefighters from the Bosa, Kennedy and Restrepo stations worked for several hours to control a structural fire in a plastic warehouse, located in the town of Bosa, south of the city.
The emergency, which began at night, mobilized specialized teams that They carried out control tasks with hand tools and direct attack with water.
According to the authorities, no injuries reported. As a preventive measure, five nearby homes were evacuated to avoid any risk to residents.
“At this time, no injuries have been reported. Five homes have been evacuated so far. The deployed team has three tank trucks, four fire extinguishing machines, a rescue unit, and a height machine,” said Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán.
The fire, which broke out in the middle of the Candle Night festivity, generated concern in the community due to the proximity of the fire to residential areas.
Extinction efforts were complex due to the extension and the difficult access to the affected area.
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Besides, The Bogotá authorities have maintained a special control operation during the festival, due to the use of gunpowder in various areas of the city. The Police and Firefighters have reinforced security measures and asked the community to responsibly manage gunpowder to avoid accidents during Candle Night.
In the early morning hours, firefighters confirmed that the fire was completely under control.
The mayor announced that Investigations will be carried out to establish the causes of the emergency.
