Overview
- The fire erupted around 5:20 p.m. Sunday at Los Mangos 169 and was brought under control in about three hours after roughly two dozen units responded.
- Authorities reported no fatalities; a firefighter sustained burns and a minor was treated for smoke inhalation at the Aurelio Díaz Ufano hospital.
- Lima’s regional education authority urged nearby schools to suspend in-person classes and continue remotely until the area is confirmed safe.
- Commanders criticized low hydrant pressure and the absence of Sedapal tank trucks, while the utility said it increased network pressure, activated a hydrant and dispatched four tankers.
- Explosions and dense black smoke damaged nearby homes and schools, air monitors recorded elevated PM2.5, and officials opened an investigation as the mayor noted the site held current certification since 2024.