According to the report delivered by the Medellín Security Secretariat, through the security cameras they were able to determine that the 74-year-old man "sprayed fuel on his body and later set fire to himself."

Given the quick action of passers-by and the assistance of medical personnel, the man managed to survive and be transferred to the San Vicente Fundación Hospital in Medellín, where he died due to the severity of his burns.

Three minors lost their lives after the landslide that fell on a rural school in the district of Tapartó in the municipality of Andes (Antioquia).

The fact was confirmed by the governor (e) of Antioquia, Juan Pablo López on his Twitter account, where he expressed solidarity with the families of the victims.

"With more than 200 people, including the community and operating entities, we carry out search and rescue tasks in a rural school in Tapartó, Andes. 17 students are safe, 3 minors have died and 2 are under medical observation. All our solidarity and accompaniment" the official wrote.

At this time, two minors are under medical supervision at the San Rafael de Andes hospital. While 17 children only suffered minor injuries.