Firefighters rescued a dog alive in the fire in Ate. The visibly dehydrated animal was taken in for admission urgent veterinary care. Thanks to the quick action of on-site personnel, the animal was able to escape the smoke and fire. The owner ran through the rubble to reunite with his pet while members of the The relief team offered water and immediate support.
The scene unfolded amid a panorama of sirens, hoses and emergency vehicles. The dog remained motionless, with clear signs of exhaustion and heat exposure. The rescuers carried him carefully and took him to a safe place. keep away from the danger area. The priority was to stabilize his condition and coordinate his transfer to a specialized center.
Witnesses at the scene described a moment of both tension and relief. The mascot’s presence reflected the impact of the incident on many families in the industry surprised by the intensity of the fire and the speed how the event changed everyday life in the neighborhood. As responders stepped up their duties, neighbors silently observed the constant movement of units and equipment.
The fire originated in a pyrotechnics workshop at the intersection of Avenida Huarochirí (Bravo Chico) and Avenida Nicolás Ayllón, in the Ate district. According to the initial report, the incident started in the afternoon with a column of smoke visible at various places in the sector. In response, they moved 20 mobile units of the general fire department and about 70 employees, in addition to two mobile emergency response system units and one social health insurance unit.
Operations management reported that the work on site had succeeded in containing the spread of the fire and preventing it from spreading to neighboring areas. There were no injuries during the initial search by emergency services. However, Lima Centro Departmental Command Chief Freddy Rivera explained that a 45-year-old man was affected by inhaling toxic gases during the fire.
In his public statement, Rivera said: “Due to the scale of the incident, I believe there may be injuries who may have been transported to the nearest health center on their own.”. The statement should make it clear that there is still no definitive statement on the impact on the population near the source of the fire.
The employees identified themselves during the technical tour of the workshop Four houses with complete wall collapsein addition to damage to warehouse and commercial areas in the immediate area. The affected structures showed significant cracks and delamination, which led to the closure of some passageways and the preventive removal of endangered objects and materials.
The fire chief explained that the area is a mixed development with spaces for residential purposes and commercial activities. This feature increased the concerns of residents, who remained in safe locations while staff assessed the stability of the walls and the extent of the damage. Vehicle traffic was restricted to facilitate access by tankers and support units.
Regarding the cause of the incident, Rivera stated this “It is not yet known exactly what the cause or causes of the fire were.”. He also noted that the case had triggered reflections on the risks associated with the handling of pyrotechnic items and the lack of appropriate conditions for their storage and use in urban spaces.
According to the operations management, work was required to completely extinguish the fire an additional section of technical intervention in the workshop’s internal sources and in places where combustible materials remained. Rivera told the media that the team estimated an approximate additional time to gain full control of the event and ensure that there were no active embers left inside the structure.
Crews remained on site, with staff gradually relieved and temperatures in critical areas constantly monitored. The operation included the use of water pipes, inspections by sector and checking the stability in walls at risk. At the same time, medical support remained available for any eventuality related to the residents or the response teams themselves.
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