A 40-year-old woman was injured in a fire that occurred on Saturday afternoon at a home for victims of domestic violence. The woman, who is an educator at the center, was taken to Maciel hospital for treatment of smoke poisoning. Fortunately, the nine women and 17 minor children who live at the home were not harmed, according to police reports.
The police responded to the incident at around 19:30 and found that the fire had already been extinguished by the time they arrived. The home, which is a temporary residence, suffered significant damage, with one bedroom being completely destroyed and the plaster and ceiling being affected. The cause of the fire is still being investigated, but it is known that the incident resulted in significant losses for the home.
The fact that the fire was quickly extinguished and no one else was injured is a relief, and the incident highlights the importance of having safety measures in place to prevent and respond to emergencies like this. The home will likely need repairs and support to recover from the damage, and the well-being of the residents will be a priority in the aftermath of the incident.