San Juan de Miraflores, Lima — A devastating fire swept through the Pamplona Alta area on Saturday afternoon, tearing across a tightly built hillside community where many families live in modest, improvised homes. What began as a localized blaze quickly grew, fueled by materials that burn easily and the close proximity of the structures. Early estimates from firefighters and local media indicate that dozens — possibly more than a hundred — homes have been damaged or destroyed, leaving hundreds of residents without shelter. Authorities have managed to confine the flames, but the human impact is unfolding in real time as...
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