SANTO DOMINGO – A minor kitchen fire erupted within the Office of the President at the Chamber of Deputies on the morning of Friday, December 5. Emergency protocols were immediately activated, prompting a rapid deployment of National District firefighters to the legislative premises. The specialized response team efficiently managed to contain and extinguish the blaze, preventing any structural damage from spreading beyond the kitchen area.
Official statements confirmed that all personnel were successfully evacuated and no injuries were reported among employees and responders. The incident, now fully resolved, triggered an immediate investigation by authorities to determine the precise origin and cause of the ignition.
The legislative body issued public gratitude for the swift and professional action of the fire department, acknowledging their critical role in mitigating potential disaster. The Chamber also expressed appreciation for the concern shown by citizens and assured that further developments would be communicated through established official channels once the investigation concludes.