Colombia Battles After Devastating Earthquake | Ireland News

Colombia reels from a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that has claimed 265 lives, left 496 missing, and injured over 3,700—wreaking havoc across major western cities like Cali and Pereira. In Cali alone, 56 buildings collapsed, killing at least 95 and injuring nearly 1,000; Pereira reports 79 dead and 300 missing. Rescue teams race against time in a critical 72-hour window, sifting through rubble—including a collapsed apartment complex—with survivors pulled from the debris in the first hours. Officials prioritize finding the missing while managing crowds and coordinating volunteers amid ongoing chaos. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9646519f4a3cb25