Fire breaks out at Gran Estación shopping center in Bogotá

A fire occurred on the morning of Thursday, October 22, at the Gran Estación shopping center in Bogotá, Colombia. The blaze originated in a duct within the Mi Gran Parrilla Boyacense restaurant, located on Calle 26.

Firefighters from the Puente Aranda station responded to the emergency, which produced a dense column of smoke visible from the surrounding area. Authorities confirmed that the fire was brought under control during its initial stages and no injuries were reported.

Preliminary reports suggest the fire may have started in a boiler or extraction system. Specialized fire department teams are conducting a technical investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident. No general evacuation of the shopping center was required, and no significant damage was reported to other commercial premises.