# Fires in Peru and Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fires-in-peru-and-argentina
> Updated: 2026-09-19T20:27:00.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

Major fires were reported in Jicamarca, Peru, and Luján de Cuyo, Argentina, resulting in significant property damage.

In Jicamarca, a blaze consumed a paint and thinner factory on Lima Avenue. The General Volunteer Firefighters Corps of Peru utilized special foam to contain the fire, which caused the roof to collapse and led to the explosion of cylinders. While official reports indicated no injuries among firefighters, local residents claimed some individuals were transported in private vehicles before emergency services arrived.

In Luján de Cuyo, Argentina, a fire in a workshop on Alberti Street destroyed five vehicles and spread to an adjacent carpentry shop. The incident involved explosions from vehicles and fuel spills, requiring emergency crews from Luján de Cuyo, Cuartel Central, and Maipú to respond.

## Claims

- Approximately 50 patients were relocated to other centers as a preventive measure. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- The fire broke out in a ground-floor room at approximately 20:55. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- A 62-year-old man is in intensive care following the fire. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Six of the individuals treated for smoke inhalation were employees of the clinic. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- A 56-year-old woman resident of the facility died as a result of the fire. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- A total of 18 people were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The National Police have detained a female resident of the Padre Menni clinic who allegedly intentionally started the fire. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The detained suspect remains in the hospital under police guard pending judicial decisions. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Padre Menni psychiatric clinic fire in Pamplona leaves one dead and 18 injured

A fatal fire at the Padre Menni psychiatric clinic in Pamplona has killed one woman and left 18 others injured. Police have detained a resident suspected of intentionally starting the blaze.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/incidents-of-fire-reported-in-argentina-and-spain

### 2026-09-17: Large fires reported in Peru and Argentina

Large fires in Peru and Argentina caused significant damage, including a paint factory fire in Jicamarca and a workshop fire in Luján de Cuyo that destroyed five vehicles.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/large-fires-reported-in-peru-and-argentina

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