A family apartment in Belgrano, Argentina, caught fire due to an air conditioning malfunction, injuring a woman and her son, who were taken to a local hospital.
On Sunday afternoon, a fire broke out in a family's apartment located in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Belgrano, when a malfunction occurred in their air conditioning unit. The incident injured two individuals: a woman and her son, both of whom were promptly transported to Hospital Pirovano for medical care. In a dramatic twist, the owner of the apartment found himself trapped on the terrace due to the fire, prompting local firefighters to launch a rescue operation to ensure his safety.
The fire started around 16:30 on the eighth floor of the building situated at Franklyn D. Roosevelt 1598, between Avenida del Libertador and Montañeses. Emergency services, including four fire trucks from Ciudad Bomberos (City Firefighters), arrived at the scene, fully evacuating the building and halting traffic in the surrounding area to facilitate operations. This decisive action prevented further injuries and potential escalation of the incident.
Upon their arrival, firefighting personnel conducted an initial inspection, quickly moving to extinguish the flames and ensure the safety of all residents. As of 17:00, firefighting crews remained on-site for cooling operations, ensuring that no smoldering embers would reignite the fire. This event highlights the importance of addressing appliance malfunctions promptly to avoid such dangerous situations in residential areas.
