San Juan de Miraflores, Lima — A devastating fire swept through the Pamplona Alta area on Saturday afternoon, tearing across a tightly built hillside community where many families live in modest, improvised homes. What began as a localized blaze quickly grew, fueled by materials that burn easily and the close proximity of the structures.
Early estimates from firefighters and local media indicate that dozens — possibly more than a hundred — homes have been damaged or destroyed, leaving hundreds of residents without shelter. Authorities have managed to confine the flames, but the human impact is unfolding in real time as families wait on the streets with whatever belongings they could carry. Continue reading…
