Mirta Sarmiento
Mirta Sarmiento is the chief of the Fire Department in Famatina, La Rioja, Argentina. She gained attention after a significant earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck the region, causing material damage but no casualties. Sarmiento reported on the situation, detailing the damage to local buildings, including a church, and highlighted the unusual severity of this seismic event, noting that such intense tremors had not been experienced in the area before.
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Mirta Sarmiento is the chief of firefighters in Famatina and reported significant collapses in a nearby church.
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Uruguay· 2025-05-01
Mirta Sarmiento, the fire chief in Famatina, reported on the significant damage caused by the earthquake.
Fuerte sismo de 5,9 en la escala Richter sacude este jueves el norte de Argentina - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-05-01Mirta Sarmiento, head of the Fire Department in Famatina, reported on the significant damage caused by the earthquake.
Un sismo de 5,9 en la escala Richter sacudió el norte de Argentina
Venezuela· 2025-05-01Mirta Sarmiento is the chief of firefighters in the town of Famatina, La Rioja.
fue de 5,9 de magnitud en la escala de Richter
Argentina· 2025-05-01