Fire Engulfs Two Structures in Panama's San Felipe District

A significant fire erupted Wednesday night in the Terraplén sector of San Felipe, Panama, engulfing two shacks and prompting a large-scale response from the fire department.

Firefighters from several stations were dispatched to the scene on Veraguas Street to combat the blaze. Their primary objective was to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to adjacent buildings in the densely populated area.

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several stations of the institution were deployed to the site to control the incident and prevent the fire from spreading to other nearby structures.

As a precautionary measure due to the fire's magnitude and the affected area's conditions, the energy company Naturgy suspended electricity supply to parts of Casco Antiguo and San Felipe. The supply will be restored once authorities give the all-clear.

As of the latest reports, fire suppression efforts were ongoing. Authorities have not yet reported any injuries or individuals affected by smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire and the full extent of the damage are still under investigation.

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the Fire Department requested the suspension of the electricity supply in some sectors of Casco Antiguo and San Felipe.