Santo Domingo.- The National Emergency and Security System 911 is managing a fire at a shopping mall on El Sol Street in the historic center of Santiago province. The blaze has impacted several premises, including a store and adjacent structures.
In response, the 911 System has deployed numerous emergency units to tackle the fire and provide on-site assistance. The response involves 15 fire trucks from Santiago, Cienfuegos, Licey, Villa González, San Víctor (Moca), and Puñal, along with an ambulance from the Directorate of Extra-hospital Emergency Services (DAEH), and units from the National Police and the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC).
There have been no reported injuries or fatalities, though there is significant material damage. Firefighters are actively working to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading further. The 911 system advises citizens to yield to emergency vehicles and avoid the affected area to aid in the firefighting and safety efforts.
Source: DominicanToday
