A devastating fire struck a home in Olius, a town in Lleida, early yesterday morning, ending in the death of a woman. The dwelling, a ground floor residence with a basement, was entirely engulfed, and the circumstances surrounding the blaze remain unclear as investigators begin their work. The incident has prompted a careful review of the events leading up to the fire and the conditions inside the home at the time it occurred.
According to the Fire Department of the Generalitat of Catalonia, the emergency call came in at 03:32 when flames were seen erupting from a residence on a street in the Pi de Sant Just district of Olius. Fire crews responded promptly to the scene, and their initial operations focused on locating occupants, establishing a perimeter, and assessing risks for firefighters entering a burning structure. The rapid spread of the fire created hazardous conditions, delaying interior access until safety could be ensured.