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Fire breaks out at hotel in Río Lagartos, Yucatán; guests evacuated

From El Universal · () Spanish

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  • A fire consumed two wooden and thatched structures on the fourth-floor terrace of Hotel Río in Río Lagartos, Yucatán, early Saturday.
  • The hotel evacuated 20 guests as firefighters and civil protection personnel worked to contain the flames.
  • The fire caused only material damage, and initial reports pointed to a possible short circuit.

A fire on the fourth-floor terrace of Hotel Río in Río Lagartos forced the evacuation of 20 guests in the early hours of Saturday after two wooden and thatched structures caught fire.

The hotel's manager noticed a strong smell of smoke and went to inspect the area. She found the two palapas engulfed in flames, triggering an emergency response and the evacuation of the guests as a precaution.

Firefighters and civil protection personnel arrived to battle the fire and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the building. After several minutes of work, they brought the flames under control.

The two palapas were completely destroyed, but no one was injured. Initial reports indicated that a short circuit may have caused the fire.

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