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San Juan Celebrations Lead to 57 Fires in Cartagena and Blaze in Peligros

Strong winds challenged firefighters as they contained flames near homes and vegetation

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Overview

  • Emergency crews in Cartagena tackled 57 fires on the night of June 23-24, with the majority breaking out in scrubland and urban areas close to residences and historic sites
  • One person suffered burn injuries in Cartagena but no serious casualties or evacuations occurred thanks to rapid intervention by fire and civil protection services
  • In Peligros, a bonfire started by a group of minors spread through a vacant lot under gusty conditions but was extinguished without injuries or the need to evacuate nearby homes
  • Cartagena police arrested individuals for acts of vandalism and illegal pyrotechnics use, issuing multiple fines and seizing unauthorized fireworks
  • Officials plan to strengthen fire safety regulations and continue investigations into the San Juan incidents to safeguard future festivities