A dramatic fire tore through a unit at the Club del Mar urbanization on San Juan Beach in Alicante this Wednesday, according to police sources cited by the local newspaper. The incident resulted in significant material damage but, thankfully, no injuries were reported.
At approximately 18:30, flames erupted with intense force inside a room on the side of the dwelling, extending into the seventh floor area. The blaze quickly grew and was contained after about two hours of active response by firefighting crews. Residents witnessed a furious wall of flames on the terrace as smoke billowed along the building’s exterior. Dense smoke spread to the two floors adjacent to the origin of the fire, drifting along the coast of San Juan. The flames also impacted the seventh and eighth floors, yet only material damage occurred overall. Neighbors observed the firefighting operations from nearby terraces, following the progression of the response as it unfolded.
According to the sources cited by this newspaper, there were no reported personal injuries. While the fire itself severely damaged the unit where it started, smoke affected several nearby apartments. Evacuation of residents was not deemed necessary during the extinguishing efforts.
As the situation came under control around 20:30, firefighters shifted their focus to ventilating the affected sections and ensuring that no embers remained alight. The dwelling involved was left extensively damaged by the fire, though all residents were accounted for and unharmed. Investigators have not yet determined the exact cause, which is currently under inquiry, and preliminary assessments suggest the incident began in one of the rooms.
Witnesses described a scene of urgency and coordinated teamwork as crews worked to contain the flames and protect surrounding units. The neighborhood remained tense but relieved as firefighters completed their primary objective and began the careful process of securing the site and assessing the full extent of the damage. Authorities requested that residents remain vigilant and await official updates as the investigation proceeds, with the goal of preventing a recurrence and clarifying the sequence of events that led to this fire at the Club del Mar complex.