A forest fire that initially caused concern among residents about the risk of housing, is still being fought at this time at the Luanco farm, located in the Caliboro Bajo sector of the Los Angeles commune.
According to the information provided by the Los Angeles municipality, at about 1:20 AM the information was received that the Fire Department that went to the Caliboro Bajo sector for a forest fire warning. There, volunteers worked all night to protect nearby homes.
Subsequently, at 6 in the morning, personnel from the Security Directorate went to the place to monitor the development of the incident, corroborating that there were no homes at risk. Then, at 8 o’clock, the Fire Department finished its actions and withdrew from the place. Meanwhile, personnel from the Security Directorate carried out a patrol around the perimeter of the fire, finding no people affected.
Finally, at 8:40 a.m., technical personnel from Conaf arrived, who met with municipal personnel, commenting that air and ground help would arrive.
Thus, at this time the fight against the fire continues with 3 helicopters and 2 small planes, in addition to ground personnel from Arauco and Conaf.
So far, a total of 200 hectares have been affected, mainly in the Fundo Luanco. Meanwhile, the closest homes are 300 meters away, fortunately without danger.
