Overview
- The blaze that tore through the Asovisem housing association in Chancay on Sunday destroyed about 25 homes and left many families without shelter.
- At least five fire units responded, with companies from Norte Chico and Ancón reinforcing the effort until crews brought the fire under control.
- Precarious structures, scarce water and tight lanes in the settlement let flames spread fast and slowed firefighters' access.
- Officials reported no human deaths or injuries, though local accounts noted two pets died during the emergency.
- The district activated emergency protocols and began registering affected households, and the Lima regional government sent more than 100 tents as investigators review the cause and leaders weigh temporary reallocation.