Over 100 residents fled from the flames and smoke in the heart of the Argentine capital, with dozens treated for inhalation injuries as authorities investigate the blaze's origins.
Skyscraper Inferno in Buenos Aires: Evacuations and Casualties Reported
Skyscraper Inferno in Buenos Aires: Evacuations and Casualties Reported
A fire in a luxury tower prompts an emergency response and widespread evacuations.
More than 100 residents were urgently evacuated from a luxury skyscraper in Buenos Aires after a fire engulfed several floors, as reported by emergency services. The inferno led to the treatment of 40 individuals for smoke inhalation, with some requiring hospitalization. Firefighters managed to control the situation, but the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. The high-rise, a 50-floor residential building located in the upscale Puerto Madero area, witnessed flames reach as high as the 15th floor, according to Alberto Crescenti, the head of Buenos Aires emergency services.
He reported broken glass falling from the windows as the fire spread. Thankfully, evacuation efforts proceeded quickly, significantly enhancing residents' safety. Ornella Gril, a 30-year-old resident, recounted her experience of hearing the fire alarm and swiftly leaving the building. Former professional football player Mariano Pavone, who also resides in the building, shared that he noticed smoke and promptly evacuated with his son and dog, relieved that his apartment remained undamaged. However, he expressed concern for the well-being of his neighbors amidst the chaos.
He reported broken glass falling from the windows as the fire spread. Thankfully, evacuation efforts proceeded quickly, significantly enhancing residents' safety. Ornella Gril, a 30-year-old resident, recounted her experience of hearing the fire alarm and swiftly leaving the building. Former professional football player Mariano Pavone, who also resides in the building, shared that he noticed smoke and promptly evacuated with his son and dog, relieved that his apartment remained undamaged. However, he expressed concern for the well-being of his neighbors amidst the chaos.
