Grandes incendios urbanos: Mesa Redonda, Lima 2001 / Great urban fires: Mesa Redonda, Lima 2001
Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica
; 25(1): 118-124, ene.-mar. 2008.
Article
in Spanish
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| ID: lil-564672
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RESUMEN
Entre los desastres antrópicos destacan los grandes incendios urbanos. El 29 de diciembre de 2001, en un área comercial tugurizada del centro de Lima, Perú se produjo un gran incendio que causó 277 muertes, 247 heridos, millonarias pérdidas y un gran dolor en el pueblo peruano. Esta situación se había previsto, pero no se tomaron las acciones necesarias para evitarla. En este artículo se recopila la situación previa, las características de la tragedia, las acciones y organización que se tuvo para su control, se destaca el trabajo interdisciplinario y la una activa participación del Cuerpo General de Bomberos Voluntarios del Perú.
ABSTRACT
Among the human-induced disasters highlight the great urban fires. On December 29, 2001, in a crowded commercial area of downtown Lima-Peru, saw a large fire that caused 277 deaths, 247 injuries, millionaire losses and a big pain in the Peruvian people. This situation had been expected, but was not taken the necessary actions to prevent it. This article collects the previous situation, the characteristics of the tragedy, action and organization that was available for control, with emphasizes in interdisciplinary work and an active involvement of the Volunteer Firefighters of Peru.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3D Strengthen the capacity for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks
Health problem:
Technological Hazards
Database:
LILACS
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LIPECS
Main subject:
Disaster Emergencies
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Fire Prevention and Protection
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Disaster Planning
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Fires
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica
Journal subject:
Public Health
Year:
2008
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Peru
Institution/Affiliation country:
Sociedad Peruana de Medicina de Emergencias y Desastres/PE