Fire in Building Basement in Las Condes Leaves More Than 100 Evacuated
A fire consumed the underground level of a building in Las Condes on 10/03/2026; Senapred issued an evacuation alert and more than 100 residents were moved out of the building.
Current situation
A fire affected the underground level of a building in Las Condes on March 10, 2026. According to available information, the fire 'consumed' the property's underground level and there was the evacuation of more than 100 residents.
Senapred issued an evacuation alert
The source does not provide additional details about the exact start time, the origin of the fire, or about victims or injured persons. The cause of the incident has not been made public in the available report.
Impact
The confirmed fact is that more than 100 people were evacuated from the building as a safety measure. The fire affected the underground space, which suggests damage to areas such as parking garages, storage rooms, or technical installations of the building; however, the report does not specify which elements were destroyed or the extent of material damage.
There is no information in the source about injured persons, deaths, or the structural condition of the building after the incident. Nor are there details on service interruptions (gas, electricity, water) or the opening of temporary shelters.
Response
The only official action reported in the available information is the issuance of an evacuation alert by Senapred. That measure prompted an orderly exit —according to the report— by the building's occupants. Beyond that alert and the mass evacuation, the report does not describe other measures, for example, the intervention of firefighters, emergency services, or the involvement of the municipality or support organizations.
Given the limited details in the source, it is important to await complementary official reports on the condition of the building, the control of the fire, and assistance to the affected people.
What to do (recommendations for the public)
The following measures are based on general emergency management guidance (ONEMI, Senapred, Red Cross) applicable to fires in residential buildings and evacuations:
- Follow the instructions of authorities and emergency teams. If Senapred or another authority has ordered an evacuation, leave the building immediately and move to designated safe areas or meeting points.
- Do not re-enter the building until technical teams and competent authorities expressly authorize it.
- Prioritize personal and family safety: assist vulnerable people (children, older adults, people with disabilities) and take essential documents if it is possible to do so without risk.
- Avoid smoke: the main risk in underground fires is inhalation of toxic gases. Protect your breathing as much as possible with damp cloths if you must pass through smoky areas, although ideally you should avoid exposure.
- Shut off services if appropriate and safe to do so: if you have time and it does not put your safety at risk, turn off the gas valve and disconnect electricity in your unit; only if authorities have not already done so and always assessing risks.
- Communicate your situation: inform family and support networks about your condition and location. Avoid overloading emergency lines with non-urgent inquiries.
- Seek official information: consult Senapred channels, the municipality, and local emergency services for verified instructions.
For building administrators and neighborhood associations:
- Activate emergency protocols and verify the existence and condition of emergency exits, signage, and fire-fighting equipment.
- Maintain records of residents and people with special needs to facilitate evacuations.
- Coordinate drills and contingency plans with firefighters and local authorities.
Context
Las Condes is a commune in the northeast area of Santiago with a mix of residential and commercial buildings; fires in underground levels can have particular consequences: the accumulation of smoke in ducts, the presence of vehicles or combustible materials in parking areas, and the difficulty of access for emergency teams increase the risk and complexity of control.
In multi-story buildings, underground levels often concentrate technical installations (boilers, transformers), which can worsen an incident if flames affect electrical equipment or fuel storage. For that reason, risk management authorities recommend regular inspections, appropriate smoke detectors, and clear evacuation plans.
It is important to distinguish between what is confirmed and general context: the available report confirms the mass evacuation and the Senapred alert, but does not provide information about the cause of the fire, the number of injured, or the final condition of the building. Until additional official communications are published, any detail about responsibilities or specific damages remains unverified.
Source: Chilevisión
Source: chilevision