A woman affected by smoke injuries and two separate fires were reported this morning in Alicante, according to the Security Department. The first incident started in a dwelling on a third-floor apartment on Street Nurse Angelina Ceballos. Firefighters from the Fire Prevention, Extinguishing and Rescue Service (SPEIS) arrived quickly and brought the blaze under control. One person suffered smoke inhalation and received on-site medical attention before being transferred to a hospital for further care. A separate incident occurred on the terrace of an attic on Calle Maestro Caballeros, with no injuries reported. At around 8:15 a.m., this second incident was reported in the loft area, and there were no casualties.
SPEIS received notification of the first fire at around 6:45 a.m. The dispatch sent three firefighters to the third floor, with three Local Police patrols establishing a perimeter and assisting with the building’s emergency coordination. On arrival, responders found the fire to be well advanced, with flames advancing through the living room and smoke filling the stairwell.
Close to a dozen firefighters formed multiple teams to tackle flames that spread rapidly through the residence. The crews worked to prevent the fire from spreading to other areas and to extinguish the flames. Ventilation of the apartment and stairwell was undertaken to clear smoke. A woman was evacuated to a hospital by medical teams after exposure to smoke, and stabilization was provided as needed.
Positive pressure ventilation units were deployed to clear smoke from the stairwells, improving access and safety for residents and responders. The cause of the first fire remained undetermined at the time of reporting, and extinguishing operations extended for more than an hour before the residence could be deemed secure and the building safely closed.
Fire on the roof terrace
SPEIS firefighting units were dispatched to the neighborhood around 8:15 a.m. to address a blaze on a roof terrace. The incident occurred on Maestro Caballero Street and resulted in material damage to garden furniture, artificial turf, and flower pots; no injuries were reported.
Security forces and SPEIS workers responded immediately, with two Local Police patrols and a coordinated response from the fire service ensuring access was controlled and the area secured. A nearby property owner left the residence, and responders focused on containing the fire to the terrace area while preventing spread.
The first teams on scene included several local units and National Police personnel who began initial extinguishing efforts. Firefighters from SPEIS arrived promptly and confirmed that the main fire originated on the terrace adjoining the interior of the home but did not breach the interior living spaces. The initial water-based attack was intensified as needed, and rapid intervention helped prevent damage to the interior rooms.
Extinguishing duties for the rooftop fire extended for about an hour and a half. The investigation into the cause was ongoing, with authorities noting that the fire appeared to be limited to the terrace area. The residence itself remained largely intact apart from exterior damages near the terrace entrance.
The rapid response by multiple agencies—SPEIS, Local Police, and the National Police—ensured that occupants were protected and that the scene was secured quickly. The incident underlines the importance of effective coordination in urban fire responses and the value of early ventilation to minimize smoke exposure for residents. (Source: SPEIS and local security services)
Firefighters’ extinguishing operations on the first scene lasted more than an hour, with ongoing assessments of structure integrity and safety for residents returning home. The investigations continue to determine the exact ignition sources, and authorities reiterated safety measures to prevent similar events in the future. The home environment surrounding the terrace remained the primary focus of stabilization efforts, with interior protections preserved from smoke and heat damage to the greatest extent possible. (Attribution: Alicante Fire Department)