Overview
- The fire broke out at a home at the intersection of Nazca and Lavoisier in Pablo Nogués, and forensic teams later identified a faulty electric heater as the leading hypothesis for ignition.
- A 3-year-old girl was confirmed dead from carbon monoxide inhalation after crews extinguished the blaze and four of her siblings were taken to Hospital de Trauma y Emergencias Dr. Federico Abete for treatment.
- Two adults who were in the house with the children escaped on their own and are reported in good health, and emergency services coordinated the scene response.
- Responders on site included Bomberos Voluntarios de Malvinas Argentinas, SAME, Policía de la Provincia de Buenos Aires and Policía Científica, which carried out pericias to establish cause.
- The investigation remains active, and local coverage and authorities are emphasizing simple safety steps such as smoke detectors, safe use of heaters, and avoiding overloaded outlets to prevent similar tragedies.