The fire at the Nicolini Gallery occurred on June 22, 2017. Firefighters battled the blaze for five consecutive days, and it is considered the second largest fire in history, after the Mesa Redonda tragedy in 2001. The thick smoke spread across several districts of Lima. The material losses were substantial; however, the fire also exposed the inhumane working conditions in the gallery's shipping containers. Two young men died of asphyxiation inside, having been informally locked inside during their work hours. As the hours passed, the fire slowly consumed the container area. The two young men managed to call their families, as a final farewell. After several hours, firefighters arrived at the scene, broke the lock, but it was too late. Jovi Herrera and Jorge Luis Huamán were working without contracts, locked inside, and relabeling electrical products. The fire at the Nicolini Gallery reflected the precarious working conditions and labor abuses of some informal businesses. The gallery has since been demolished and forgotten, while the families of the victims continue to demand justice for those responsible for the tragedy, which left a deep wound.