**A significant fire at a 50-floor residential building in Puerto Madero raised concerns, but quick evacuations ensured the safety of most residents, though many endured health concerns from smoke exposure.**
**Fire Sparks Evacuations in Buenos Aires Luxury Tower**
**Fire Sparks Evacuations in Buenos Aires Luxury Tower**
**Emergency services manage a blaze that forced over 100 residents to flee in safety, with several hospitalized for smoke inhalation.**
More than 100 residents were evacuated from a luxury high-rise in Buenos Aires after a fire spread over multiple floors. Emergency services confirmed that approximately 40 people suffered from smoke inhalation, with some requiring hospitalization. The 50-story tower, located in the affluent Puerto Madero neighborhood, saw the blaze extend up to the 15th floor.
Alberto Crescenti, the director of Buenos Aires emergency services, reported that broken glass fell onto the street below, contributing to the chaotic scene. "Fortunately, the evacuation was carried out swiftly, which minimized risk to those inside," he stated. Firefighters confirmed all residents were successfully evacuated and out of immediate danger.
"I reacted quickly when I heard the fire alarm and made my way downstairs," said resident Ornella Gril, 30, after escaping the building. Former football star Mariano Pavone, who also resides in the tower, reported spotting smoke and quickly evacuated with his son and dog, expressing concern for his neighbors’ wellbeing.
As the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the prompt response and evacuation procedures showcased a collaborative effort by local emergency services to handle the incident effectively.
Alberto Crescenti, the director of Buenos Aires emergency services, reported that broken glass fell onto the street below, contributing to the chaotic scene. "Fortunately, the evacuation was carried out swiftly, which minimized risk to those inside," he stated. Firefighters confirmed all residents were successfully evacuated and out of immediate danger.
"I reacted quickly when I heard the fire alarm and made my way downstairs," said resident Ornella Gril, 30, after escaping the building. Former football star Mariano Pavone, who also resides in the tower, reported spotting smoke and quickly evacuated with his son and dog, expressing concern for his neighbors’ wellbeing.
As the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the prompt response and evacuation procedures showcased a collaborative effort by local emergency services to handle the incident effectively.
