At least seven people lost lives, and four got injured in a fire in eastern Colombia, El Tiempo reports.
The incident occurred in the city of Cucuta.
The flames erupted in three houses and four cars. Seven people died on the spot.
Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez expressed his condolences to the families of the victims.
The government has launched an investigation into the incident.
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7 personas sin vida y 4 heridas deja incendio registrado la madrugada de hoy, en 3 viviendas del barrio la Capellana. pic.twitter.com/wJXGEbqwzG
