Three people were killed and 45 others were taken to hospitals after a fire broke out at a residential complex in Northern Colombia, according to local authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fire began early Sunday in the underground parking garage of the Flores de Recreo residential complex in Barranquilla, Colombia, where the building\u2019s electrical substation is housed, according<\/a> to the mayor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thick smoke spread into two multi-story residential towers above the garage, causing significant damage to Tower A and affecting Tower B to a lesser extent. Both buildings were evacuated, and structural evaluations are currently in progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The incident left three people dead and 45 others injured, according to officials. Among the injured is a young girl who remains in intensive care with a reserved prognosis, local media reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In total, 586 residents were evacuated and approximately 30 vehicles were damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe deeply regret this news,\u201d Barranquilla Mayor Alejandro Char said. \u201cTo the affected families and those who have lost a loved one, we send our sincerest condolences. May God give you strength in this difficult moment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Barranquilla is a major port city located on Colombia\u2019s Caribbean coast. It is the capital of the Atl\u00e1ntico Department and one of the country’s largest and most important urban centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n