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.