According to National Fire DepartmentBy nine o’clock at night the fire was under control thanks to the fact that several crews from all the detachments in the region worked and the episode resulted in no injuries. In addition, the premises close to the parador were evacuated, such as the events space Pavilion Vik, that had a partial affectation but was not destroyed and Vik Bay hotelwhich did not suffer any damage but was closed as a precaution, although they plan to reopen it in 48 hours.
The company that owns the hostel, Vik Retreats Uruguay, He published on his social networks a thank you to all the security forces that helped in the fire and to his employees who helped in the evacuation of his clients. “A huge thank you to the group of Volunteer firefighters from José IgnacioFirefighters of La Barra, San Carlos, Maldonado and Punta del Este; for the Prefecture of José Ignacio, the Commissioner of the Police and the road police. Without forgetting our brave team, who acted immediately within the established protocols, guaranteeing the physical integrity of all our clients”, they published on their social networks.
The hostel hoped to hold an event for the carnival – it was at the time of the preparations that the fire started – called “Carnival sunset with Uruguayan candombe”. This year, the emblematic unemployed, where great Argentine celebrities were frequent, had planned to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Source: Ambito
