Fernando Botero Unharmed in Holiday Home Fire in Colombia
Artist Fernando Botero, 81, escaped unharmed from a fire at his holiday residence in Colombia. The blaze occurred while Botero was staying at the property with friends. Firefighters successfully prevented the flames from reaching the artist's studio, though a caretaker sustained minor injuries. The incident was reported by artdaily on January 28, 2014.
Key facts
- Fernando Botero escaped a fire at his holiday home in Colombia
- Botero was 81 years old at the time of the incident
- The fire occurred while Botero was staying with friends
- A caretaker was slightly injured in the fire
- Firefighters prevented the flames from reaching Botero's studio
- The incident was reported by artdaily
- The date of the report was January 28, 2014
- Botero emerged from the incident unscathed
Entities
Artists
- Fernando Botero
Institutions
- artdaily
Locations
- Colombia