Breaking News: Carnival VIFP Catches Fire in Western USA — Five Dead and 18 Hospitalized
Breaking News: Carnival VIFP Catches Fire in Western USA — Five Dead and 18 Hospitalized
Tragedy struck early this morning in Western USA as a massive fire engulfed the popular Carnival VIFP event, leaving five people dead and at least eighteen others hospitalized with severe injuries. According to emergency officials, the blaze broke out around 6:30 a.m. while several visitors were preparing for the day’s festivities. Witnesses reported hearing loud explosions before thick black smoke rapidly spread across the festival grounds.
Firefighters from multiple stations rushed to the scene and battled the inferno for over three hours before finally bringing it under control. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest that an electrical malfunction in one of the food vendor areas might have triggered the flames. Several tents, rides, and nearby stalls were completely destroyed in the blaze, causing significant property damage and chaos among festivalgoers.
Paramedics and local hospitals have confirmed that many of the injured suffered burns and smoke inhalation. Some are in critical condition, prompting urgent calls for blood donations in nearby medical centers. Authorities have since cordoned off the area and are working with forensic teams to identify the victims.
In a brief statement, event organizers expressed their condolences, saying, “We are devastated by this tragedy and are fully cooperating with authorities to understand what went wrong. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.”
Local residents described scenes of panic and confusion as people ran to escape the fast-moving fire. The tragic incident has cast a dark shadow over what was meant to be a joyful community event, leaving the region in mourning as officials vow to ensure such a disaster never happe
ns again.
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