This morning, at the facilities of the National Congress, a small fire was reported that took place in the wing corresponding to the Chamber of Deputies. Fortunately, the situation did not escalate and no one was harmed. Officials and legislators present in the building noticed smoke on the 4th floor, which alerted them to the emergency.
It is important to note that this is not the first incident of this kind to occur in Parliament, raising concerns about the safety of the facilities. Upon detecting smoke, evacuation protocols were immediately activated and firefighting teams sprang into action to control the situation.
According to eyewitness accounts, the incident caused moments of tension among those present, but the rapid response of the security and fire teams allowed them to extinguish the fire before it spread. The relevant authorities are already investigating the causes of the incident to prevent similar situations from happening in the future.
In conclusion, despite the initial scare, the small fire incident at the National Congress did not have serious consequences thanks to the prompt action of the security teams and the correct implementation of emergency protocols.
