CLA large fire broke out during the night of Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Zofri Free Zone industrial area in Iquique, Chile. The blaze affected at least two warehouses located between streets Mapocho and Santa Cruz, within the Industrial Neighborhood. Over 100 volunteers and more than 20 emergency units were deployed to contain the flames, which had spread by early Wednesday morning. Firefighters declared a third-level alarm due to the intensity of the fire, prompting additional resources such as water tankers and water trucks from nearby towns like Alto Hospicio and Pozo Almonte. The main concern was preventing the fire from spreading to other nearby structures. Zofri confirmed the incident and stated that no injuries were reported, while emphasizing their activation of emergency protocols and logistical support for firefighting efforts.
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