Firefighters overhaul a factory fire Monday in Argentina. - Screencapture Via SM Noticias

Firefighters overhaul a factory fire Monday in Argentina.

Screencapture Via SM Noticias

A firefighter suffered injuries when a wall collapsed during a textile factory fire Monday in Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The firefighter was hospitalized overnight for observation, SM Noticias states.

The fire started shortly after 2 p.m. at the Texfibra factory in the city of Villa Lynch. Firefighters from San Martin and Villa Ballester responded to the scene.

As a precaution, neighboring homes were evacuated in case the fire spread.

Authorities are investigating whether Texfibra was authorized to operate during the COVID-19 lockdown, SM Noticias states.

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