Electrical Faults, Candles, and Christmas Lights are the Main Causes of Fires in 2025
Authorities stressed the importance of prevention, reminding everyone that small oversights can trigger large-scale fires. Even at Christmas, it’s important to keep the lights on the trees and houses in good condition.
The Panama Fire Department stated that this year the province of Veraguas had more than 20 structural fires in commercial premises and residences. Colonel Eduardo Chen, of the Fire Department, stated that during a small fire they were able to extinguish the fire at a bazaar located in Veraguas that had an altar with candles that was beginning to consume the premises. Additionally, Chen highlighted that the main recommendation is not to use candles without supervision and to check the connections of household appliances.
At Christmas, it is also important to keep the lights and materials used in nativity scenes in good condition, as these are precisely the factors that have caused the more than 20 fires that have occurred in 2025 in the province of Veraguas. Authorities stressed the importance of prevention, reminding everyone that small oversights can trigger large-scale fires, with consequences for both families and the environment in Veraguas.
