In the evening hours around 7:50 PM, the Firefighters of Guayaquil received an alert regarding a fire at a residence located at the intersection of Clemente Ballén and Aguirre streets in the city center. Residents in the area reported seeing a massive column of black smoke rising from the site, indicating the severity of the blaze. The location was utilized as a mechanical workshop, leading to damage to two vehicles that were situated there at the time of the incident.

To manage the emergency, the fire department dispatched four firefighting units and an ambulance to the scene. Efforts to extinguish the fire lasted for approximately two hours, during which firefighters worked diligently to prevent the spread of the flames to nearby structures. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries among the local population, a fact that provided some relief amidst the chaos and damage occurring at the workshop.

As of now, the causes of the fire remain unknown, and investigations may be conducted to determine what led to this unfortunate incident. The situation underscores ongoing safety concerns regarding emergency preparedness and infrastructure in the area, particularly in light of the reported high risk of structural collapse in the nearby Multicommercial building, which is another ongoing concern for local authorities.