The Bureau took note of the information on the fire that occurred in Mompox and the damage caused to six of its historic buildings. The Bureau noted that the Chairperson had approved emergency assistance for the restoration of the six damaged buildings, as well as technical co-operation for the purchase of fire-fighting equipment and the training of a voluntary fire brigade. It urged the national and local authorities to take the necessary measures for fire-prevention and requested the Colombian authorities to keep the Committee informed on the measures taken in this respect as well as on the restoration works undertaken.
Decision 22 BUR V.B.40
Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox (Colombia)
Decision Code
22 BUR V.B.40
Themes
States Parties 1
Properties 1
Year
1998
State of conservation reports
1998 Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox