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Olavarría Nursing Home Fire Kills Two, Injures Dozens

Investigators are working to determine the cause of the blaze.

Overview

  • The nighttime fire erupted Monday at a geriatric residence at 25 de Mayo and Calle 110 in the Isaura neighborhood.
  • Authorities report at least 37 injured, mostly from carbon monoxide inhalation, with several in intensive care including a firefighter.
  • Eight fire units and about 20 ambulances responded as crews evacuated mobility‑impaired residents using ladders and boards.
  • Patients were triaged and transferred to the Municipal Hospital Héctor M. Cura, Clínica María Auxiliadora, and Clínica Cemeda, with some receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
  • Police Científica and fire specialists are conducting on‑site forensic work, the city opened a hotline for families at 2284‑440800 ext. 9, and officials plan an administrative review of the facility.