Mayor, Help Us, We're Left on the Street”: Fire Devastated 3 Houses in Olaya
On the afternoon of Wednesday, March 18, fire destroyed the little, but only, possessions of three families on María Teresa Román de Emilianis street in the Ricaurte sector, in the Olaya Herrera neighborhood, in Cartagena.
Mayor, Help Us, We’re Left on the Street”: Fire Devastated 3 Houses in Olaya A fire on March 18 in Cartagena’s Olaya Herrera neighborhood destroyed the homes of three families. The families, consisting of four adults and three minors, lost all their possessions. While emergency services provided some aid, the families are struggling to rebuild and are seeking assistance from authorities and the community.
- A fire destroyed the homes of three families in Cartagena on March 18.
- The families lost all their belongings and are seeking help to rebuild.
- Emergency services provided some aid, including mattresses, food, and hygiene kits.
- One of the victims, Martha Jiménez Meléndez, is appealing for assistance from the mayor and the public.
- Donations can be made by contacting the number 322 4746206. https://www.eluniversal.com.co/sucesos/2026/05/12/alcalde-ayudenos-quedamos-en-la-calle-incendio-arraso-con-3-casas-en-olaya/
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