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Boy, 4, Dies in Córdoba Truck Fire as Probe Focuses on Gas Cylinder

Prosecutors have opened a case to determine how flames reached the bunk of a parked Mercedes‑Benz in Ordóñez.

Overview

  • The blaze broke out late Saturday in Ordóñez, Córdoba province, while the truck was stationary.
  • Police say early indications point to a portable gas cylinder used for cooking in the bunk area as the likely ignition source.
  • Emergency services responded but were unable to rescue the child from the rear sleeping berth.
  • The vehicle was a blue Mercedes‑Benz 1114 parked on Calle 12 Bis, according to police reports.
  • The prosecutor’s office has launched a formal investigation into the cause and any responsibility, with no findings or charges announced.