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Cipolletti Police School suffers severe damage in gas line fire
A major fire caused significant destruction at the Police School in Cipolletti, Argentina, after a gas pipe was accidentally punctured during tree removal work. The incident, which occurred on Sáenz Peña Street, led to the collapse of parts of the building's roof and left several areas, including offices, classrooms, and the armory, heavily damaged. Some sections of the building are currently considered at risk of collapse.
Emergency services, including Volunteer Firefighters, Civil Protection, and Camuzzi personnel, responded to the scene. While the fire was concentrated on the sidewalk and caused significant structural damage to the building, no injuries were reported. The area was evacuated as a preventive measure during the emergency operation.
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Camuzzi · Cipolletti · Forest Fire Brigade · La Rioja · La Rioja City Firefighters · Police School of Cipolletti · Valle de Banderas · Águilas de Acero Volunteer Firefighters