Three dead after fire on 24 de Diciembre

The National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC) confirmed that they will provide assistance to the five survivors of a fire that was reported yesterday morning on 24 de Diciembre.

This was announced by the entity’s director general, Arturo Alvarado, on RPC Radio, where he confirmed that three of the fire’s victims had died.

In the afternoon hours, humanitarian aid was delivered on behalf of the Office of the First Lady.

Although no precise details were released about what caused the fire, Alvarado said the Fire Department of Panama was the one who was responsible for quelling the blaze.

Full story and link can be found at:

http://mensual.prensa.com/mensual/contenido/2009/11/16/hoy/english/news_1544.asp

Tags: Fire Department, humanitarian aid, National Civil Protection System