BBC News: Arrest of Ex-Firefighter Linked to Viña del Mar Fire Tragedy
Ex-Firefighter Arrested in Connection with Deadly Fire
On Monday, Chilean police apprehended a former firefighter named Elías Salazar, who faces accusations of being involved in the fire that killed 137 people and devastated numerous homes in Viña del Mar, Chile. Once a volunteer firefighter, Salazar previously worked for the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred). This incident, which occurred on February 2, has prompted a significant police response.
Salazar is among others arrested in connection to the fire, including another firefighter and a forestry employee, all suspected of instigating the disaster. This tragic situation underscores the severe impact of the fire on the community.
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