Las Galeras, Samaná. A fire recorded on the afternoon of Saturday, April 25, 2026, generated alarm among residents of the Rincón sector, after a house was affected by the flames on Paya Rincón street, in front of the polyclinic of that community.
The incident began at approximately 4:10 p.m., according to the official report, and was completely controlled at 4:52 p.m., thanks to the rapid intervention of the Las Galeras Fire Department, who prevented the fire from spreading to nearby structures.
According to the information provided, the incident was reported through the National Emergency and Security Attention System 9-1-1, being immediately channeled to unit B-1, which went to the scene to extinguish the flames.
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The owner of the affected home was identified as Julio Disney Barett, 79 years old.
Cause of the fire
According to preliminary data collected at the scene, the fire originated when Mr. Barett was burning a wasp, at which point the fire reached a bed inside the house, causing the rapid spread of the flames.
The report was issued by the head of the Las Galeras Fire Department, Ramón Emilio Vera Peralta, who confirmed that the situation was brought under control without any casualties being reported.
This fact once again highlights the importance of taking precautionary measures when handling fire in domestic environments, especially in vulnerable homes.
