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As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk FERNANDA PESCE and ISABEL DEBRE, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points One resident, Noel Márquez, was not at home when the disaster struck, as he was at his girlfriend's apartment. A devastating incident occurred in Venezuela after twin earthquakes hit the area.
A devastating incident occurred in Venezuela after twin earthquakes hit the area. A high-rise building crashed to the ground and caught fire, affecting several families.
One resident, Noel Márquez, was not at home when the disaster struck, as he was at his girlfriend's apartment. He rushed back to his residence and called out for his family members.
Details of the incident are available from the source, including the outcome for Márquez's family. Further information can be found through Yourbasin, for those seeking more details on the earthquakes and their aftermath.
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Category: safety Published: July 6, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A devastating incident occurred in Venezuela after twin earthquakes hit the area. A high-rise building crashed to the ground and caught fire, affecting several families. One resident, Noel Márquez…
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