On August 17, the Colombian dancer Laura Daniela Villamil She was injured when she caught fire during one of her shows at the restaurant Andrew Beef in the municipality of Chía in Cundinamarca, Colombia.
Diners who were at the place captured in video the tragic moment when a spark falls on Laura Villamil’s costume and her entire body is automatically covered in flames as she runs off the stage in search of help.
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After suffering second and third degree burns on almost her entire body, the artist was taken to a hospital for medical attention and her health condition has been reported as critical since the day of the accident.
The incident has sparked controversy as to whether the Andrés Carne de Res restaurant had the necessary security measures or was authorized to host this type of show, despite the risks it represents.
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Authorities from the Chía municipality have carried out investigations and reported that after inspecting the place it was determined that it had fire extinguishers, emergency exits, evacuation planes and medical services, which practically absolved the restaurant from responsibility.
Members of the actors’ union and Villamil’s family have protested to demand better security conditions for such performances.
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The authorities determined that the administrative entity that covers occupational risks will be in charge of determining responsibilities in the case, since it was an incident derived from an occupational risk.
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2024-08-28 00:42:09