Volunteers from Santiago Fire Department they worked this Sunday night to control a flare-up of the fire that began to affect the afternoon Church of San Francisco de Borja.

Its about Institutional catholic temple of Carabineros de Chile, where hooded men would have lit fire after vandalizing the compound.

Dozens of firefighters are working to combat the flames at the site, while records of the place show the magnitude of the destruction.

At least three trolleys with telescopic ladders are trying to control the emergency.

Carabineros reported earlier that arrested six people who would have been involved in the origin of the flames.

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Jorge Zúñiga | AgencyUNO
Jorge Zúñiga | AgencyUNO