Child under two dies in raging fire in Honduras

The tragedy struck a family in the municipality of Belén Gualcho, in Ocotepeque, after the death of little Ricardo Noel García Cortez, just two years and two months old, was confirmed, who suffered severe burns during a fire in his home.

According to his father, Ricardo Noel García Corrales, the incident occurred while the family was having lunch inside the house. At one point, the child went to one of the rooms and, seconds later, they began to hear his screams.

Family members and neighbors described Ricardo’s parents as hardworking and helpful people. Ricardo Noel García Cortez remained under specialized medical attention before passing away. (Photo: Social media) The fire was allegedly caused by a short circuit, according to relatives of the child. (Photo: Social media) The Fire Department will investigate the exact causes of the fire that claimed the life of the little one. (Photo: Social media) The minor was urgently transferred from Ocotepeque to Tegucigalpa by helicopter. We recommend reading:

“We were in the house having lunch, he went to the room and suddenly we heard him crying; I run out and see that the room is on fire,” narrated the child’s father.

Without thinking twice, García Corrales entered the flames to rescue his son, managing to get him out alive from the burning room.

The family heard the little boy’s screams seconds after the fire started. (Photo: Social media)The community of Belén Gualcho deeply regrets the death of the two-year-old boy. (Photo: Social media)The boy’s father entered the flames to rescue him alive from the burning room. (Photo: Social media) The minor’s mother, Norma Cortez, explained that the fire was caused by a short circuit. The family maintained the hope that the little one would survive, but the injuries were fatal.

The tragedy has generated pain and outrage among the inhabitants of Ocotepeque.