On the night of November 25, 2021, a tragic fire occurred in a two-story house located on Calle 9 between 156 and 157 in Berazategui, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The fire broke out around 11:30 PM and quickly engulfed the entire building. Neighbors reported hearing explosions just before the flames took over the structure.

Living in the house was a family with four children—siblings aged 8, 10, 13, and 16—who were sleeping on the upper floor. Their parents were in a bedroom at the back of the house and managed to escape. Unfortunately, the children became trapped in the front bedroom and were unable to get out in time. All four were later found dead by firefighters.

An uncle named Hugo was one of the first to arrive. He heard loud noises and thought someone had broken in. When he got there, he realized the house was on fire. He attempted to break in with a rock to rescue the children but was thrown back by an explosion and suffered burns to his back. He recalled hearing the children screaming for help and said the fire spread so quickly that they likely didn’t have time to react.

The local fire department was located only about ten blocks away, but it reportedly took them 15 to 20 minutes to arrive. By then, the fire had completely consumed the home. Firefighters were able to put out the flames shortly after arriving, but the children had already died.

Initial investigations suggest the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit, possibly from a phone charger or an electric fan. However, the exact cause has not been officially confirmed. The case was taken up by the local prosecutor’s office along with the volunteer fire department of Berazategui.

The tragedy caused deep sorrow in the community. Local residents were shocked by the speed and intensity of the fire. Many said they heard explosions and the cries of the children as the fire grew. The house was completely destroyed, and the emotional impact on the family and neighborhood was profound.