While no fatalities had been confirmed, several people were treated for smoke inhalation and minor injuries. Authorities declared an emergency in the district and mobilized resources to assist displaced families.
Community leaders warned that informal hillside settlements like Pamplona Alta remain highly vulnerable to disasters due to unsafe construction, limited infrastructure, and poor access for emergency services. As residents sift through the charred remains of their homes, the focus now shifts to recovery and rebuilding—an uncertain and difficult process for hundreds of families whose lives were upended in a matter of minutes.
