A voracious fire broke out on Wednesday in a lumber yard located on Camino de Cintura in front of the Golf Club in 9 de Abril, Esteban Echeverría. At least 15 fire crews worked at the scene. The cause of the incident is still unknown, but it was reported that the flames affected a large number of wooden pallets, as well as around 8 vehicles. Due to the wind, the fire spread to a nearby charcoal factory.
"Approximately around 11:15 PM we received the call and upon arriving at the scene we found that the fire was widespread," pointed out Fire Chief Cristian Tapia. The fire also affected the roof of the neighboring charcoal factory, ravaging trees, vehicles, and high tension poles in the area where several fire crews from different localities intervened.
Fire units from Esteban Echeverría, Lomas de Zamora, Almirante Brown, Ezeiza, Tristán Suárez, and San Vicente were deployed to contain the flames. Additionally, the lane towards the Ricchieri highway was reduced to facilitate the firefighters' work.
"The property is 150 meters, a pallet depot," mentioned Tapia in reference to the extent of the affected facilities. The situation was kept under control thanks to the rapid and effective response of the emergency teams in the area.
