Deadly fire destroys over 30 homes in Quibdó, Colombia

A devastating fire ripped through the Pablo VI neighborhood of Quibdó, Colombia, early Friday, July 10. The blaze claimed two lives and left more than 30 homes severely damaged. Residents described a chaotic scene as they attempted to fight the flames manually with volunteers, but their efforts were hampered by a lack of water and inadequate equipment.

Eyewitness accounts suggest the fire spread rapidly due to these challenges. "We tried to cut the pipe that ran under the houses, and there was no water, so everything just spread and the houses ended up burning," one man told Noticias Caracol. He added that the fire department "didn't have enough machinery."

Images shared on social media depicted the scale of the disaster, showing destroyed rooftops and lingering flames. The official cause of the fire remains under investigation, with authorities present in the affected area to determine its origin. The community is grappling with the aftermath, facing the loss of homes and loved ones.

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We tried to cut the pipe that ran under the houses, and there was no water, so everything just spread and the houses ended up burning. The fire department didn't have enough machinery.