The Guadalajara Reporter

Local fire department in disarray as Ajijic home goes up in smoke

A raging fire destroyed the second story living quarters built above a centrally located Ajijic stationery store on the evening of Saturday, August 17. The owner of the property, identified as Maria de Jesus Ramos Romero reportedly sustained first degree burns on her hands and arms while attempting to quell the flames before a neighbor came to her rescue.

Chapala fire department chief Arturo Rivera Mexicano told the Reporter that the conflagration caused severe structural damages to the upper level of the building, measuring approximately 60 square meters, in addition to burning up all the furnishings and personal belongings, including two flat screen televisions, two computers, three beds, a bookcase and other wood furniture.

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