The Las Mentas mountain refuge was completely destroyed. Police are working to confirm or rule out the participation of third parties in the spread of the flames.
The Las Mentas mountain refuge ended up being completely destroyed by fire, in the Collipulli commune, La Araucanía region.
The place is specifically located at kilometer 82 of route 49, on the road to Pemehue.
At the time of the fire, a policeman was present shelter caretaker, who was not harmed. In addition, it was reported that the place did not maintain threats from any group.
Intent to set fire to Colipulli investigated
Firefighters arrived at the scene and managed to prevent the spread of the flames , although the destruction of the premises was total.
Until now there is no confirmed information on the intervention of third parties in the fire. However, a canvas was found at the site with phrases alluding to “free political prisoners,” signed by the Coordinadora Arauco Malleco (CAM).
The Police Criminalistics Department (Labocar) is working to confirm or rule out that it is an intentional act.
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