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Fire at Surquillo’s Ricardo Palma School Prompts Evacuation With No Injuries

Parents told local media they suspect an electrical short circuit, pending confirmation from authorities.

Overview

  • The blaze began in the auditorium in the early afternoon, with reports placing the start around 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Secondary students and staff were evacuated through the rear exit as part of the school’s safety protocol.
  • Six fire units, a tanker and an ambulance responded to the scene and quickly brought the fire under control.
  • Municipal security and national police closed two blocks of Avenida Angamos as a precaution while crews worked.
  • Initial and primary students had already left at midday, which limited the number of pupils on campus.