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Callao Code 3 Fire Contained After Night of Blazes, Displacing Up to 20 Families

Water shortages complicated the response, prompting utility support.

Overview

  • Firefighters declared a Code 3 emergency at Pasaje El Boquerón in Puerto Nuevo and brought the blaze under control after several hours overnight.
  • Officials reported roughly 15–20 families affected with no fatalities, and three neighbors were treated for smoke inhalation.
  • Multiple homes made of wood and mixed materials were destroyed, with reports citing three houses lost including a small family shop.
  • Limited water supply hindered operations, and Sedapal assisted by boosting network pressure and deploying a tanker.
  • The incident occurred during a wave of fires across Lima and Callao, the cause remains under investigation, and residents reported thefts during evacuations.