Breaking news as a massive fire erupts in Pamplona Alta, San Juan de Miraflores, Lima, racing through tightly packed homes, damaging or destroying up to three hundred houses, displacing hundreds of families, prompting emergency response, firefighting containment efforts, evacuation operations, humanitarian aid mobilization, and urgent safety warnings across the community.
Preliminary assessments indicated dozens of homes destroyed, with some estimates exceeding one hundred. Hundreds of residents were displaced, and smoke inhalation affected several people, including children and older adults, who were taken to health centers. Schools and community centers served as temporary shelters, supported by neighbors and volunteers bringing food, water, and clothing.
By nightfall, authorities reported the fire had been contained, though firefighters continued working on hot spots and smoldering debris to prevent flare-ups. Damaged structures were inspected for collapse risks, and displaced families settled into temporary shelters as the reality of loss sank in.
