Tragedy as elderly residents caught in deadly care home fire in Spain
Some of the most vulnerable people in society were caught in a terrifying fire inside the very place where they […]
A deadly fire at a care home in Spain claimed the life of an elderly resident and left dozens injured. The blaze erupted at the residential facility in L’Ametlla del Vallès, Barcelona, around 10:30 PM on Tuesday, September 22. Inside the building were approximately 80 residents and six staff members. Emergency services confirmed that one person had died and that the victim's identity had yet to be determined.
The fire started on the first floor, spreading to the second floor and causing smoke to cover both levels. Despite the challenges posed by the elderly residents' potential need for assistance during evacuation, firefighters managed to evacuate the residents within an hour. Thirteen residents sustained minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment, while the remaining 64 people needed medical attention but were not taken to the hospital.
Emergency crews worked to extinguish hot spots and ventilate the building, which was still smoky. The PROCICAT emergency plan was activated during the incident. Authorities are now investigating the cause and circumstances surrounding the fire.
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