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The large fire in the free zone of Rionegro occurred late at night. The reasons are unknown. Foto: Screenshot
Late into the night of December 3rd, it was recorded a fire of great magnitude in the free zone of Rionegro.
In videos published on social networks you can see that The flames rise several meters above the structure, while the Rionegro Fire Department tries to put out the flames.
VIDEO | In videos published on social networks you can see the magnitude of the fire that affects a warehouse in the Free Trade Zone of Rionegro (Antioquia). pic.twitter.com/3Hr3iEtEr2
— Teleantioquia (@Teleantioquia) December 4, 2024
“At this time our units and extinguishing machines are putting out a large structural fire in a warehouse in the Rionegro Free Trade Zone,” was what they reported in their official accounts.
In its X account, the Mayor’s Office of the municipality of Oriente Antioquia reported that Risk Management personnel are also present on site to evaluate the magnitude of the emergency.
“On Tuesday night, our Firefighters units are attending to the structural fire caused in a warehouse in the Free Trade Zone of the municipality. The Risk Management personnel are also heading to the place to attend to this emergency,” they indicated on the social network. .
#Attention 🚨
On Tuesday night, our Firefighters units are attending to the structural fire caused in a warehouse in the Free Trade Zone of the municipality.Risk Management personnel are also heading to the scene to attend to this emergency.
— Mayor’s Office of Rionegro (@AlcRionegro) December 4, 2024
After the incident was reported, the emergency agencies They evacuated all the personnel working in the free zone And although ambulances and rescue organizations have arrived at the scene, it is still unknown if there are any injuries. It is also not known what caused the conflagration.
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2024-12-04 00:38:00
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## Rionegro Free Zone Engulfed in Flames: Cause Unknown
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**HOST:** Welcome back. We turn now to a developing story out of Rionegro, Colombia. A massive fire ripped through a warehouse in the city’s free zone late last night, sending plumes of smoke high into the sky. We’re joined now by Ricardo Hernandez, Chief of the Rionegro Fire Department, who’s been battling the blaze all night. Chief Hernandez, thank you for joining us. Can you tell us what happened?
**RICARDO HERNANDEZ:** Good evening. Yes, shortly after midnight, we received multiple reports of a fire at a warehouse within the Rionegro Free Zone. Upon arrival, we were met with a large-scale fire, with flames engulfing a significant portion of the structure.
**HOST:** The videos circulating online are truly alarming. Show the intensity of the fire.
**RICARDO HERNANDEZ:** Indeed. The fire was quite intense. Flames were reaching significant heights, posing a considerable challenge for our crews. Thankfully, we were able to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to adjacent buildings.
**HOST:** Do we know what caused the fire at this stage?
**RICARDO HERNANDEZ:** Unfortunately, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Authorities are currently onsite, working to determine the origin and extent of the damage.
**HOST:** Are there any reports of injuries?
**RICARDO HERNANDEZ:**
Thankfully, there were no reports of injuries to any individuals. The warehouse was empty at the time the fire broke out.
**HOST:** This is certainly a significant incident for the Rionegro Free Zone. What are the next steps in terms of the investigation and the cleanup process?
**RICARDO HERNANDEZ:**
Our priority now is to fully extinguish any remaining hotspots and ensure the area is safe. A thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire, and authorities will be working with the affected businesses to assess the damage and begin the cleanup and recovery process.
**HOST:** Chief Hernandez, thank you for your time and for the hard work of you and your team.
**RICARDO HERNANDEZ:** You’re welcome.
**HOST:** We’ll continue to follow this story as it develops. We’ll have more information on the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage as it becomes available.
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