Overview
- The nighttime blaze on Jan. 5 at 25 de Mayo and 110 was already widespread on the first floor when crews arrived, complicating evacuation of residents with limited mobility.
- Most casualties were due to carbon‑monoxide inhalation; 25 patients went to the Municipal Hospital (four received hyperbaric therapy), eight to Clínica María Auxiliadora, and four to Clínica Cemeda.
- The operation deployed eight fire units, about 40 firefighters and roughly 20 ambulances, with rescues conducted via ladders and boards from upper levels.
- Three firefighters were affected during the response, including one in intensive care on mechanical ventilation.
- Policía Científica and specialized fire brigades are carrying out origin-and-cause investigations, and the municipality opened a family hotline (2284‑440800, int. 9) and announced a comprehensive audit of the residence.