Overview
- Firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to a large blaze a few meters from the Unicachi market in Comas, according to preliminary reports.
- At least seven CGBVP units worked to prevent the fire from reaching nearby businesses and homes in the densely commercial area.
- Authorities reported no injuries or fatalities, while multiple merchants said smoke and flames caused property losses.
- Investigators are examining a likely electrical short circuit as the origin, with the concentration of combustible materials cited in the rapid spread.
- Bystander videos showed thick black smoke over the avenue as emergency teams evacuated pedestrians and restricted traffic to secure the scene.