- At least four people lost their lives and 14 others sustained injuries.
- Firefighters rescued trapped residents from balconies using cranes.
- The mayor expresses grave concerns, with nine to 15 people unaccounted for.
A devastating fire tore through a high-rise apartment complex in Valencia, Spain, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. At least four individuals have tragically lost their lives, while 14 others have sustained injuries in the blaze. Firefighters heroically battled the flames, conducting daring rescues from balconies with cranes to reach those trapped on the upper floors.
The city’s mayor has expressed grave concerns, revealing that between nine and 15 individuals remain unaccounted for amidst the chaos. The haunting specter of the fire’s rapid spread is compounded by fears that the building’s facade, clad in highly flammable material, may have exacerbated the inferno—a chilling parallel to the tragic events that unfolded at London’s Grenfell Tower in 2017.
The apartment complex, home to an estimated 450 residents according to Spanish newspaper El Pais, now stands as a sad testament to the destructive force of the blaze. As emergency responders continue their valiant efforts to contain the aftermath and locate any remaining survivors, the community grapples with the profound loss and devastation wrought by this disastrous event.
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