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Large Warehouse Fire Engulfs Villa El Salvador Industrial Zone

Officials classify the blaze as code 3, signaling an out-of-control incident.

Overview

  • The fire began around 4:00 p.m. local time at a warehouse on Avenida Separadora Agroindustrial, according to the national fire service.
  • Ten firefighting units, including pumpers, tankers, and rescue teams, are working to confine the flames and protect neighboring industrial buildings.
  • The National Police closed the area around Av. Separadora Agroindustrial and Av. El Sol to keep routes clear for water tankers.
  • Thick black smoke from burning plastics and synthetic materials is visible from multiple parts of Lima.
  • No injuries have been reported so far, though authorities expect significant material losses.