Overview
- Fire officials said the blaze is confined to the affected perimeter, allowing crews to focus on remaining hot spots.
- More than 13 fire units responded as neighbors initially helped shuttle water, and a Sedapal cistern and higher network pressure are now supporting suppression.
- The fire began around 3:20 a.m., with preliminary reports pointing to a vehicle short circuit near a mattress facility that accelerated the spread.
- Two warehouses, one for mattresses and one for batteries, suffered heavy losses with most stored merchandise consumed, according to local reports.
- No injuries have been reported, traffic has been restricted near the site and along routes visible from the Panamericana Norte, and damage assessments are underway.