A fire in Lima, Peru killed ten members of the same family, with police now investigating whether the blaze was deliberately set. Local media outlets report arson as a possible cause, though authorities have not yet confirmed the exact circumstances of the incident.
The tragedy strikes one household in the Peruvian capital, making it one of the deadliest residential fires in recent memory for a single family unit. Fire services responded to the scene, but the rapid spread of flames prevented rescue efforts from saving all residents.
Peru's police force has launched a formal investigation into the fire's origin. Arson allegations suggest criminal intent, though investigators are also examining other potential causes including electrical faults or gas-related accidents. The scale of the loss, with an entire extended family perishing in one night, has drawn attention from national authorities and sparked calls for increased fire safety measures in residential areas.
Details about the victims' ages and identities have not been fully disclosed by authorities. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns in Lima's densely populated neighborhoods, where older buildings and inadequate fire prevention infrastructure remain persistent problems.
The investigation continues as police gather evidence and conduct interviews with neighbors and emergency responders who arrived at the scene.