Second Alarm Blaze Engulfs Rooftop Of Recoleta Commercial Building In Santiago

Firefighters responded to a major second alarm fire at a commercial premises in Recoleta, where intense flames erupted from the roof of a restobar during the night of May 10, 2026.

The footage begins with a high-angle nighttime view from a nearby building, showing bright orange flames spreading across the rooftop as thick, dark smoke rises high into the sky. The smoke drifts over the city skyline and toward distant hills.

On the street below, illuminated by city lights, parked vehicles including a black sedan, a silver hatchback, and a white pickup line the roadway. Surrounding buildings feature colorful graffiti, murals, and signage.

The scene then shifts to ground level, where firefighters in full protective gear rapidly set up tall ladders against the burning structure.

Multiple firefighters climb the ladders toward the roof while heavy smoke continues to pour from the building. Teams coordinate both on the ground and above as they work to contain the blaze.

The camera follows the operation upward, shaking as it tracks firefighters advancing through dense smoke filling the night air.

Officials confirmed the response involved a second alarm deployment with volunteers and fire engines from 13 companies.

The coordinated effort focused on attacking the fire from multiple positions as crews worked to bring the commercial building blaze under control.