A significant incident occurred in the Senate office of national senator Andrea Marcela Cristina from Chubut, where a fire alarmed the staff. Reportedly ignited by an electric kettle, the fire resulted in significant material damage and left six people suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. The victims were primarily staff members, including two women aged 44 and a 19-year-old young man, who were promptly attended to by the emergency service, SAME, near Hipólito Yrigoyen 1849.

Emergency response teams arrived swiftly to manage the situation, providing oxygen treatment to the affected individuals. Three additional staff members were also treated, but their ages have not been disclosed. Following the incident, the office was left visibly damaged, serving as a stark reminder of the potential hazards present in governmental workspaces.

This event occurred in the lead-up to an important legislative meeting on labor reform, raising concerns about safety protocols in such critical areas. The incident stresses the importance of emergency preparedness and adequate safety measures in public facilities, particularly in high-stakes environments such as the Senate, where legislative discussions can significantly impact the nation’s workforce and economic policies.