# Fire and explosion incidents in South America

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fire-and-explosion-incidents-in-south-america
> Updated: 2026-09-24T23:09:07.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In Argentina, a fire destroyed a wooden house and damaged a nearby structure in Concordia, resulting in the hospitalization of an 18-year-old. The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation.

In Chile, a 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after a motorcycle engine exploded during repair attempts in La Calera. The teenager sustained severe burns to over 90% of his body, while a 49-year-old relative suffered minor burns. Authorities are investigating the explosion.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Fire and explosion incidents result in injuries in Argentina and Chile

An 18-year-old was hospitalized after a house fire in Concordia, Argentina, while a 14-year-old in La Calera, Chile, remains in critical condition following a motorcycle engine explosion.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fire-and-explosion-incidents-result-in-injuries-in-argentina-and-chile

### 2026-09-22: Kitchen accidents reported in India and Argentina

Separate kitchen incidents in India and Argentina resulted in one fatality in Vijayawada and two minor injuries following a kitchen fire in Rosario.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kitchen-accidents-reported-in-india-and-argentina

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