Fire at Sake cold storage in Puerto Varas: expert explains the causes and risks of the incident

A large fire affected the Sake cold storage facility, located in the San Ignacio subdivision, alongside Route 5 South. The blaze, which started past 7 a.m. on Tuesday, lasted for more than 14 hours, mobilizing fire companies from Puerto Montt, Llanquihue, Frutillar, and Osorno. In an interview with Patagonia Radio, journalist and master's degree holder in emergency management Luis Toledo Mora analyzed the causes of the fire and the risks associated with this type of industrial facility. Fire at Sake cold storage facility mobilized firefighters for over 14 hours in Puerto Varas The fire began before 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the Sake cold storage facility, generating a dense column of smoke visible from various points in the city. For more than 14 hours, volunteers from different municipalities worked to control the fire, which spread rapidly due to the flammable insulating materials used in the construction of these types of plants. "Expanded polystyrene is combustible and releases ...