**Serious Vehicle Crash and Fire in El Soler Leaves One Critically Injured**
On the evening of December 25th, a car accident followed by a fire in the El Soler neighborhood of Tijuana left one person seriously injured. The collision occurred when a vehicle crashed into a residential property on Avenida General Ramón Arnaiz.
Firefighters who responded to the scene found a vehicle engulfed in flames outside a house and a man suffering from second and third-degree burns near the car. The injured man was quickly transported in a critical condition, marked as a red priority, by Cruz Roja Tijuana, with assistance from three firefighters.
Unofficial reports from the affected home’s family stated they used a dry chemical powder extinguisher to help the driver who was on fire. Tijuana’s fire investigation team is currently working on the scene to determine the cause and origin of the incident. The response to the emergency was a coordinated effort that included local police and paramedics from Cruz Roja Tijuana.
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**Secondary News: Gas Explosion in Tijuana’s Terrazas de la Presa Leaves Two Injured**
Earlier in the day, on December 25th, a gas explosion occurred in the Terrazas de la Presa area in Tijuana, resulting in injuries to two individuals. The explosion’s cause and full extent of damage are under investigation, but it highlights the need for increased safety measures during holiday festivities when such incidents are more likely due to increased usage of gas appliances and decorations. Emergency services have advised the public to remain vigilant and ensure their gas systems are in proper working order to prevent similar occurrences.
Both incidents underscore the importance of safety awareness, especially during the holiday season, to prevent unfortunate accidents and ensure prompt and efficient emergency response when they occur.