Ferocious fire in Caballito: an apartment caught fire and a woman is in serious condition for inhaling carbon monoxide

An apartment located in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Caballito caught fire and as a result a person had to be rushed by SAME after inhaling carbon monoxide.

The dramatic episode occurred at the intersection of Rojas and Yerbal streets. Firefighters managed to control the fire and so far no more affected people have been reported.

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The fire broke out on the third floor of the building. Several people had to be evacuated from the place due to the thick smoke in the area, according to TN journalist Alejandro Ramos.

“So far, the only one affected is an elderly woman who was transferred to the Durand hospital with a diagnosis of smoke inhalation. She continues to turn off and remove small bulbs, ”the firefighters reported to this medium.

(Video: Twitter @emergenciasBA)

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In the images you can see the deployment of firefighters who arrived at the scene. Three crews had to work there to put out the fire.

News that is being updated.-