The massive fire that engulfed Pamplona Alta, Peru, has been contained, with an estimated 300 homes damaged or destroyed, according to factal reporting at 3:36 AM UTC on October 12th, 2025. The blaze, which began on October 11th between 8:36 PM and 11:36 PM UTC, rapidly spread through the densely populated neighborhood. Over the past hour, specifically from 2:06 AM UTC to 3:36 AM UTC on October 12th, authorities confirmed the containment of the inferno. This follows earlier reports from October 11th and early October 12th, which indicated the fire had spread to a fireworks warehouse, raising concerns about volatile materials. Initial reports, including one shared on X by user "volcaholic1" and a quote from @AZ_Intel_ on X, noted the fire consuming over ten homes and stated that casualties were unclear. While the containment marks a significant development, the full extent of the damage and the ultimate number of casualties are still being assessed. Firefighting efforts were ongoing throughout the night, battling challenging conditions exacerbated by the close proximity of homes and the presence of a fireworks storage facility. The cause of the initial fire remains under investigation.
