Firefighters and park officers responded this Wednesday afternoon to a fire that broke out in the garage of a residential building in Torrevieja. The alert came from the Provincial Consortium, logged at 14:32, after smoke billowed from the ground floor of a residence located at Number 19 Arquitecto Larramendi Street. Neighbors promptly noticed the smoke and evacuated their homes, fortunately without any injuries reported.
a lot of smoke
Crews found heavy smoke near the garage entrance, which affected several vehicles stored inside. According to information from consortium sources, firefighters reached the scene quickly and managed to contain the flames to the parking area, preventing spread to other common parts of the building. The incident involved a number of vehicles, and the fire was brought under control in a short time, staying contained within the garage.
The dense smoke hampered visibility and made extinguishing efforts more challenging within that parking space. Some tools and equipment were damaged by the fire.
The scene included a heavy presence of responders as the operation unfolded within the building complex. Affected vehicles were scattered among the garage bays, and the authorities coordinated to secure the structure and prevent any escalation. The investigation aimed to determine the exact cause and origin of the fire while ensuring safety for residents and responders alike.
The incident responded to by multiple units drew a notable police presence alongside the fire team in Torrevieja, with fire personnel deploying a ladder truck to manage access and ventilation. After the flames were subdued, crews proceeded to clear and ventilate the space, working to exhaust the smoke from the garage. The operation extended into late afternoon, with final actions wrapping up around 16:52.