A fire consumed a house in the Naranjito canton, in the province of Guayas. The flames alarmed the population. Photo: Courtesy Ecu 911 Zone 5
Las high flames and the abundant smoke alarmed the neighbors. A wooden house ended up consumed by flames on the night of this Saturday, January 21, 2023. The alert of a fire in Naranjito registered in a sector of consolidation of invasions in that town in the province of Guayas, according to the ECU 911.
The emergency care system ECU 911 from Zone 5 (Guayas) reported that the alert call entered at 19:42. And after that, the response to the emergency was coordinated with the Fire brigade of the town and with the National Policeto provide security in the area.
The fire in Naranjito was reported in the citadel Xavier Marcossouthwest of urban area of the canton Dozens of people went to the place from where the flames rose. And at first it was believed that they were several houses, due to the magnitude of the land and the amount of destroyed wood.
But from the system ECU 911 it was confirmed that only one vcane construction house was completely consumed, with no records injured people nor deceased. On the property there were only zinc plates and things twisted and charred by the fire. Two children who were alone in the house managed to escape unharmed and the explosion of two domestic gas tanks.
The Yautibug Cando family lost their home with all their belongings inside. On the morning of this Sunday, January 22, one of the candidates for the Sectional Elections 2023 led to donating cement blocks and material for the house reconstruction. The Prefecture collaborated with machinery for cleaning the land and removing soil. Meanwhile, awaits the social care from other government entities.
It is still investigated how the flames started, but it is presumed a short circuit. The sudden rise from electrical wiring temperature by improvised unions, faulty appliances or with high consumption, as well as the contact of plugs with water or rain, can cause fires. In addition, in marginal sectors the economy is often neglected state of electrical installations.
How to avoid a short circuit at home
- Disconnect electrical devices that are not going to be used immediately.
- Plugs and cables must not come into contact with water, rain or other liquids, as well as ensure that they are in good condition, changing those that are not in good condition.
- Try to place the plugs in places that prevent them from being hidden or covered by furniture, beds or other types of furniture.
