Abel Chillca

Abel Chillca was a dedicated firefighter who tragically lost his life after sustaining severe injuries from an explosion in a silo at the Parque Industrial de Santa Cruz. He was hospitalized for nearly a month following the incident on August 19, 2023, which also injured three of his fellow firefighters. His passing has raised urgent calls from officials, including the Defensor del Pueblo, Pedro Callisaya, to improve working conditions for firefighters in Bolivia, emphasizing the need for better safety measures and support for those who risk their lives to protect others.