A fire inside a home was reported by the Departmental Municipal Firefighters in Villa Nueva.
According to information from rescuers, the fire It began inside a house built with wood and sheets in the El Cedro neighborhood, located in the Bárcenas village, zone 3 of Villa Nueva.
Firefighters were alerted by local residents, who made the corresponding calls and indicated that columns of fire could be observed inside said home.
immediately Two units identified with the numbers A-58-01 and BD-50 were highlighted, who were present at the scene. The first responders immediately carried out work to mitigate the fire and thus prevented it from spreading to the surrounding homes.
According to the report, No injuries were reported, only material damage. The origin of the fire is also unknown, although it is not ruled out that it was the result of a short circuit.
Lifeguards call on people to take the necessary preventive measures in their homes and that they avoid having lit candles, as well as checking electrical connections, since the wind and high temperatures can lead to these events.
Other emergencies in Villa Nueva
From the early hours of this Saturday, April 8, the municipality of Villa Nueva has reported several emergencies that have been attended to by lifeguards.
In the early hours of the day, a traffic accident was recorded on the route known as La Vuelta del Zope, that connects Bárcenas with the town of Santa Lucía Milpas Altas, Sacatepéquez.
A motorcyclist and his companion died at the scene, who collided with a vehicle and a truck.
Around 11 a.m., a work accident was reported in the Primavera neighborhood, which is located in El Frutal. In this place it was reported that five people who were working on excavating a well were buried; One of the workers died at the scene, while four others were injured and were taken by the Departmental Municipal Firefighters to a local care center.