Four hours later, the fire at the hardware store on Independencia has still not been extinguished.

Santo Domingo. - From early hours, fire departments are fighting to extinguish the fire that occurred this Friday in the hardware store San Miguel located at KM. 7 of Independencia Avenue, where so far the fire has been uncontrollable, while authorities persist in controlling everything. Up to now, 15 fire units have arrived, the cause of the incident has not yet been established, however, the fight is constant to lower the level of the fire. According to a team from De Último Minuto, at the time of the explosion, there were four employees in this hardware store. Likewise, curious people are around the place since it has attracted attention and has put fear in the neighbors and those who transit through this avenue.

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The incessant struggle seeks to diminish this voracious fire and, moreover, to keep the perimeter safe and sound.

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