Firefighters successfully controlled a fire that broke out in a residence located in the center of Xixona. There were no reported injuries, though the home sustained substantial damage. The incident prompted a rapid emergency response, underscoring the commitment of local crews to protect residents and surrounding properties.
According to the Provincial Fire Brigade Consortium, the alarm rang at 12:08 and the scene was declared under control by 13:40. The blaze originated in a dwelling that sits on Alicante street, number 18a, on the second floor of a four story building. Upon arrival, first responders conducted a swift assessment, isolated the fire, and began critical suppression and safety operations to prevent spread to neighboring units.
Witnesses and officials noted that the flames emerged from an unoccupied bedroom, allowing occupants of the adjacent residence to evacuate safely before any injuries occurred. The evacuation affected a family living on the floor opposite the fire, while the rest of the building remained unoccupied at the time. The ground floor suffered significant damage, and the Provincial Fire Brigade Consortium deployed a robust team featuring a heavy city bomb, a telescopic aerial apparatus, a team of four personnel, a corporal and six firefighters from the San Vicente park to manage the incident and secure the scene for investigators. [Attribution: Provincial Fire Brigade Consortium]