Overview

• Authorities say the blaze began in Soriana’s bakery when fryer oil and built‑up grease ignited, producing dense smoke.
• Firefighters extinguished the flames quickly and reported no injuries, though a few people were treated for crisis reactions.
• Shoppers and staff were evacuated as a precaution, with conflicting counts reported ranging from over 100 to about 3,780 people.
• Parque Delta resumed normal operations after inspections, but the Soriana location was ordered to halt activity.
• The borough said reopening will require an updated internal civil protection program, structural assessments, gas installation reviews and comprehensive safety certification.