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One dead after fire destroys five homes in San Lorenzo

From ABC Color · () Spanish

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  • A fire destroyed five makeshift homes in San Lorenzo’s Ñu Porã neighborhood early Monday.
  • Authorities identified the victim as 72-year-old Justo Miranda, who may have been trapped inside his home.
  • Firefighters said the close spacing of the homes and strong winds helped the flames spread quickly; the cause remains unknown.

A fire destroyed five makeshift homes in the Ñu Porã neighborhood of San Lorenzo early Monday, killing a 72-year-old man.

The victim was identified as Justo Miranda. Firefighters said he may have been trapped inside his home.

Sergio Villalba, commander of the San Lorenzo Volunteer Fire Corps, told ABC Color that the affected houses were small and stood very close together. Winds in the area helped the flames spread rapidly.

Authorities have not yet determined what caused the fire.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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