Six Former Officials Sentenced In Guatemala Orphanage Fire

A fire in the Peña Pelada sector of Santa Rosalía, Marmol, in Río Bondo is currently 70 percent controlled and 50 percent extinguished. Emergency services reported that the fire in Guatemala is now 70 percent controlled. The Ministry of Emergency Situations stated that open flames were extinguished following a third drone-less attack on April 28. A regional-level state of emergency has been declared in the district. Approximately 70 people were evacuated from homes near the production site. Several local schools have been closed for several days, and all events scheduled for the May holidays have been canceled. Following the initial two fires at the Tuapse terminal, an oil rain occurred and fuel leaked from storage tanks into a river. Guatemala is facing extreme heat conditions with temperatures potentially exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Menendez warned that such heat can be potentially fatal or cause long-term health consequences. Forecasts for Zacapa and Peten indicate ambient temperatures around 36 degrees Celsius. The heat poses risks to individuals engaged in sports or agricultural work. The tragedy resulted in the deaths of 41 minors and left 15 others seriously injured.