Fire reduces a home to ashes in Monte Adentro, Salcedo

Salcedo. — A house was reduced to ashes this Wednesday night in the community of Monte Adentro, Salcedo municipality, after a fire broke out that, according to preliminary information, was caused by an electrical short circuit.

The property is owned by Mr. Jaime Benedicto Ureña, 56 years of age, who unfortunately lost practically all of his goods and belongings as a result of the incident.

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Several units from the Fire Department quickly arrived at the scene, whose members worked promptly to extinguish the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to other nearby homes.

So far, no injuries have been reported as a result of the fire. The relevant authorities are carrying out the necessary checks to determine exactly the circumstances that caused the fire.

Family members, neighbors, and community members are dismayed by what happened, while Mr. Jaime Benedicto Ureña faces the difficult situation of having lost his belongings due to the incident.