Fire Breaks Out in ​Barrio Juniors Residence

A fire ⁢erupted at a home in the ⁤Barrio Juniors neighborhood of Córdoba, Argentina, on January ‌2, 2026, resulting in a 16-year-old⁣ being ⁢hospitalized with burns. ⁤The incident occurred at a residence‍ located at 170 Dominican ‌Republic‌ Street.

The​ cause of the fire is ⁣currently under⁢ inquiry, but initial reports indicate ​it began in the home’s patio.

Injuries adn Medical Response

Emergency medical services urgently‍ transported the injured⁢ teenager to the Burn Institute, where they remain hospitalized due to the severity of their ⁤injuries. A police report details the ⁢rapid response‌ to ⁢the scene.

In‌ addition to the teenager, an 11-year-old girl ‌and two ‍adults were also treated by⁤ emergency personnel at the ​scene, but did not ​require hospitalization.

Flammable Materials Contributed to Spread

The homeowner reportedly operates‍ an air conditioning ​installation business, and ‍the ⁣presence of bottles and aerosol cans within the property is ​believed ​to have accelerated​ the fire’s spread. These materials likely fueled the flames, complicating firefighting efforts.