Santiago, Chile - December 22, 2025 Santiago firefighters raced to a third-alarm fire raging at San Francisco de Borja and Av. 5 de Abril in the Estacion Central commune. Commander Giorgio Tromben Marcone assumed command as flames spread through residential homes and commercial properties, threatening the heart of the neighborhood. Volunteers from 17 companies worked tirelessly, deploying engines and equipment to fight the relentless blaze. Images from the scene capture firefighters battling towering flames and thick smoke, coordinating every effort to protect lives and buildings. The massive response highlights the scale of the emergency and the skill of Santiago’s firefighting teams as they strive to bring the inferno under control.