A fire broke out at the Naval Hospital late last night, sending panic amongst those residing in the facility. Fortunately, official reports indicate that no injuries resulted from the incident. Initial investigations suggest the fire may have been caused by electrical overload during ongoing maintenance work in the building. Firefighters managed to extinguish the flames without any casualties reported.

Emergency services arrived promptly, containing the situation and ensuring the safety of everyone inside. Although billowing smoke was observed, there were no signs of injuries or smoke inhalation amongst the residents. Further investigations are underway to ascertain the full causes of the fire, which spread through a false ceiling on the ground floor of the hospital.

Concerns about the hospital’s suitability for housing migrants have been raised previously by local government officials. The Naval facility has been temporarily designated for this purpose amidst ongoing discussions about its future. Although the Ministry of Migrations previously promised that the site would cease operation as a migrant centre this June, ongoing emergencies may see its extension.

Local authorities, including the Mayor of Cartagena, have called for rapid development of alternative centres to improve conditions for migrants and encourage the dismantling of the Naval facility. Meanwhile, essential power and climate control services were restored to most of the complex today, with investigators still working to resolve issues in the affected area.