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Two Uruguayan Girls Die in Córdoba Church Dormitory Blaze

Authorities are investigating the annex blaze that killed visiting children, with consular and city support extended to their group.

Overview

  • The fire erupted mid-afternoon Saturday in a bunk-bed annex at the Nuevo Amanecer con Jesús church in Villa Serrana, Córdoba.
  • A 1-year-old and a 5-year-old from a Uruguayan delegation died, and two adult women were treated for burns and smoke inhalation.
  • A 10-year-old alerted adults as flames spread rapidly through mattresses and bedding, leading to evacuations of dozens.
  • Forensic teams transferred the bodies for autopsy, and investigators are examining whether an electrical fault or malfunctioning device started the fire.
  • The Uruguayan Consulate and municipal officials are assisting about 43 visiting congregants with temporary shelter and repatriation arrangements.