Overview

• In La Victoria, Lima, a multifamily dwelling burned as 11 firefighter units responded and at least two people were taken to hospital, including an elderly resident with head burns.
• Fire control in La Victoria was hindered by narrow streets and overhead electrical wiring, and the blaze reactivated multiple times, according to the fire service.
• In Pachitea, Piura, a house used as a recycling depot was consumed by flames after the fire reportedly started on the first floor and spread through stored cardboard, plastic and paper.
• Police cordoned off the Piura scene, additional water tankers were requested, and crews continued cooling debris while an official probe into the cause proceeds.
• Neighbors in Piura reported a resident known as Manuel may have been trapped, but authorities have not confirmed any victims as that report remains under investigation.