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2 clusters · 12 sources · 28 days · First seen · Last updated

Residential fires in Nicaragua

Overview

Residential fires have been reported in different regions of Nicaragua. In Managua, a fire in the José Dolores Estrada neighborhood caused total material losses for a resident. Local reports suggest the blaze may have been triggered by the burning of cables to extract copper for recycling. Firefighters contained the flames and rescued a dog from the property.

In Tipitapa, a wooden and zinc residence in the San Benito community was destroyed by fire. Witnesses reported a heated argument between the homeowner and his spouse prior to the incident. National Police are investigating the matter under the presumption that the fire was intentionally set.

Entities

Managua · Roberto Carlos Cabrera Noguera · National Police of Nicaragua · Noé Daya Torrez · Tacna Fire Department

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CRIME] 9 sources
    Tipitapa house destroyed by suspected arson following domestic dispute

    A house in Tipitapa, Nicaragua, was destroyed by a suspected arson fire following a domestic dispute between the homeowner and his spouse.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Managua house fire destroys residence in José Dolores Estrada neighborhood

    A fire destroyed a home in Managua, Nicaragua, after a resident was reportedly burning cables for copper recycling. Firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby houses.

Sources

elcontraste.cl · elinformeni.com · elnuevodia.com.co · elocoeno.com · lanigua.com.mx · larazon.es · laroja.com.mx · lateja.cr · popular.com.py · quintadimension.cl · radio580.com.ni · radiouno.pe