Fire in La Victoria. (Twitter)

On the 14th block of Jirón Ignacio Cossio in the neighborhood of La Victoria A large fire was reported. Until 16 general fire department units They moved to the region to respond to the emergency.

The fire was reported at 11:12 a.m. and is believed to have started in the fifth floor of a building that would serve as a warehouse for textile products. Fearing the fire could spread to neighboring properties, shop owners in the same block attempted to remove their belongings.

Through social media, users have shared images of the emergency, as the columns of black smoke can be seen from different points in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Fire at La Victoria
Fire at La Victoria

A team from the Regional Emergency Operations Center – COER Collaborate with volunteer firefighters.

Fire at La Victoria
Fire at La Victoria

In N-channelit was reported that when the emergency started four people were inside, who managed to evacuate and no injuries have been reported so far.

Meanwhile, the borough mayor, ruben cano declared to the aforementioned means of communication that the damaged building does not register applications for an operating license, because has no commercial activity. “It would be used as a warehouse and they put it up for sale,” he said.

He also indicated that thanks to the work of the Fire Brigade, the incident has been brought under control, and the situation of the other floors must be checked.

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