On Sunday, a fire tore through a rehabilitation center in San Jose Iturbide, in Mexico's central state of Guanajuato. According to the state Attorney General's Office, the blaze claimed 12 lives and left three people injured.
Of the 15 people present, 12 – or 80% – did not survive the incident. Emergency responders arrived swiftly, and local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.
This tragic event underscores the critical need for robust fire-safety measures in care and rehabilitation facilities globally. As details emerge, communities are calling for renewed focus on protection for vulnerable populations.
For young global citizens, entrepreneurs and changemakers, the San Jose Iturbide fire raises pressing questions: How can institutions ensure the safety of those in their care, and what steps can be taken to prevent similar tragedies in the future?
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