On February 13, Ecuador's Vice President María José Pinto visited the area of the Multicomercio building in central Guayaquil affected by a significant fire that had been ongoing since Wednesday. During her visit, she was seen engaging in discussions with the governor of Guayas, José Arévalo, who also arrived at the scene to assess the situation. Although Pinto did not make any statements to the press, her presence highlighted the government's concern regarding the impact of the incident on the local community.

Governor Arévalo reported that the cause of the fire could not yet be determined, as emergency teams had been unable to access the interior of the building due to dangerous conditions. He confirmed that the fire was indeed under control, but emphasized that a thorough evaluation of the collapsed structure would require the expertise of Segura EP and the local government to ensure safety and appropriate response measures.

As preventative actions were discussed, Arévalo also pointed out that further assessment will be essential to understand the full impact of the incident on the vicinity and to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The situation remains a focal point for local authorities, as they work to respond effectively and address community concerns following this unfortunate event.