Forty individuals suffering from smoke inhalation were treated, while damage left many residents shaken.
Skyscraper Blaze in Buenos Aires Forces Mass Evacuation
Skyscraper Blaze in Buenos Aires Forces Mass Evacuation
More than 100 residents flee luxury tower as flames and smoke billow through multiple floors.
In a dramatic emergency response, over 100 inhabitants of a high-end residential skyscraper in Buenos Aires were evacuated due to a fire that swept through several levels of the building. Authorities reported that 40 individuals required treatment for smoke inhalation, with several taken to hospitals as a precautionary measure.
The cause of the fire, which affected the luxury 50-story structure located in the prestigious Puerto Madero neighborhood, remains under investigation. Alberto Crescenti, head of Buenos Aires' emergency services, stated that the flames reached up to the 15th floor and caused broken glass to rain down onto the street below.
In an update to local media, Crescenti praised the swift evacuation procedure that ensured resident safety, saying, "Luckily, it was a very fast evacuation, meaning people are not at risk." Firefighter Christian Benitez assured onlookers that all residents had been effectively removed from danger.
Among those who escaped the flames was Ornella Gril, 30, who recounted her experience: "I heard the fire alarm and came downstairs as quickly as I could." Former professional footballer Mariano Pavone, who lives in the high-rise, also shared his relief after noticing smoke: "I saw smoke and went down with my son and my dog. Luckily nothing happened to my flat. I'm anxious for my neighbours. Luckily it was just a scare."
As authorities continue to investigate the blaze, the community remains on alert, thankful for the successful evacuation and hoping to understand what started the fire.
The cause of the fire, which affected the luxury 50-story structure located in the prestigious Puerto Madero neighborhood, remains under investigation. Alberto Crescenti, head of Buenos Aires' emergency services, stated that the flames reached up to the 15th floor and caused broken glass to rain down onto the street below.
In an update to local media, Crescenti praised the swift evacuation procedure that ensured resident safety, saying, "Luckily, it was a very fast evacuation, meaning people are not at risk." Firefighter Christian Benitez assured onlookers that all residents had been effectively removed from danger.
Among those who escaped the flames was Ornella Gril, 30, who recounted her experience: "I heard the fire alarm and came downstairs as quickly as I could." Former professional footballer Mariano Pavone, who lives in the high-rise, also shared his relief after noticing smoke: "I saw smoke and went down with my son and my dog. Luckily nothing happened to my flat. I'm anxious for my neighbours. Luckily it was just a scare."
As authorities continue to investigate the blaze, the community remains on alert, thankful for the successful evacuation and hoping to understand what started the fire.
