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Firemen save home but not cars in afternoon PDC blaze

Playa del Carmen, Q.R. — Solidaridad firemen were able to save a home but not the vehicles in an afternoon fire Friday. Neighbors in the Nuevo Noh Bec neighborhood on 14th Street and Jacinto Canek reported the fire to emergency 9-1-1.

The fire, which generated thick smoke visible in the Playa del Carmen metropolitan area, consumed three vehicles and a palapa. Elements of the Solidaridad Fire Department were able to control the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby homes.

There were no injuries reported although material losses were considerable. The area was secured to conduct the corresponding investigations and determine the cause of the fire. Civil Protection personnel carried out an inspection to ensure safety in the area.