Trujillo Warehouse Fire Leaves Three Families Homeless

Three Families Affected by Warehouse Fire in Trujillo, Peru A devastating fire engulfed a warehouse storing rubber soles in the Barrio Fiscal Dos neighborhood of Trujillo, Peru, on June 1, 2025, leaving three families without homes. The intense blaze, captured on video by Sol TV Perú, sent plumes of thick, black smoke into the air. Firefighters worked for over four hours to control the flames, using three fire engines and a rescue unit. One resident, Doña Ernestina Celada, described her terrifying escape: "With my house clothes, I ran out screaming for help." She added that the smoke made breathing difficult and she feared for her granddaughter's life. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but the incident has raised concerns among neighbors about the safety standards of other warehouses in the area. Local authorities are now investigating and considering implementing stricter regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future. The community is rallying to support the affected families and provide them with much-needed assistance.