Fire Erupts at Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena, Prompting Evacuations

A significant fire broke out around 7:30 AM on Wednesday at the Santa Lucía hospital in Cartagena, forcing the evacuation of patients and staff as emergency services responded to control the blaze. Sources from the 112 emergency service reported that the first calls regarding the fire began to flood in at 7:25 AM, with over thirty calls logged in the initial moments of the incident. Firefighters are currently engaged in efforts to extinguish the flames, which have impacted the terrace and facades of the hospital. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported in the wake of this alarming situation. Authorities are monitoring the scene closely as more details emerge. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2