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.

January 12, 2026 by Nadia

Investigators revealed a possible factor in the fire’s rapid spread: an illegal fireworks or pyrotechnics workshop in the area. Stored fireworks and chemicals may have intensified the flames and caused small explosions, highlighting the dangers of unregulated operations in densely populated neighborhoods.

Authorities stressed that such illegal activities endanger entire communities, especially in areas with limited infrastructure and emergency access. The discovery prompted renewed calls for oversight and safety measures.

Municipal and national agencies began assessing structural damage and registering affected families for temporary housing, food, and basic necessities. Community leaders are pushing for long-term solutions, including safer housing, better roads, and reliable water systems.