A fatal fire occurred on a Wednesday in Alcoy, resulting in the death of a woman inside a residence on Oliver Street. The blaze began on the sixth floor of the apartment building, at 12:51, and the exact cause remains under investigation. Local emergency services reported that the fire originated within the room occupied by the woman, complicating her ability to escape as the flames spread.
Initial accounts indicate the victim was 76 years old and faced mobility challenges that hindered her from leaving the room as the fire unfolded. When the woman’s daughter attempted to reach the affected space, she found the door burning and was unable to reach her mother in time, according to emergency sources. The surrounding areas of the home remained intact, with the fire not spreading to other rooms in the dwelling. Authorities from the Provincial Consortium confirmed that the house did not burn throughout, and the second resident in the residence was unharmed. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames around 14:40, preventing further damage to the structure.
A fire department unit responded to the scene, accompanied by a sergeant, a corporal, and five firefighters from Cocentaina park. The team deployed a heavy urban pump and an accompanying ladder to combat the fire and conduct rescue efforts within the affected area.
Officials continue to investigate the incident to determine specific triggering factors and to assess any safety measures in place for residents of the building. Local authorities and emergency responders coordinated efforts to secure the scene, provide medical support as needed, and prevent additional harm while the investigation proceeds. This incident underscores the importance of accessible evacuation plans for individuals with mobility limitations and the critical role of rapid, coordinated response in high-rise fires, especially in older apartment buildings where stair and corridor layouts can complicate escape routes.