An 89-year-old man died in a house fire that occurred on Wednesday, as reported by emergency authorities. The incident took place just before six o’clock in the morning in an apartment on the second floor of a building on Ribera del Genil street. A mobile UVI unit and an emergency team, along with medical personnel, firefighters, and both national and local police, rushed to the scene. A person who was trapped in the corridor of the smoke-filled home was rescued by the firefighters, but the resident could not be evacuated from the building in time. Despite rapid medical intervention, the man died at the scene.
Initial statements from the Fire Fighting Service indicated that the fire began in the living room of the residence, with the exact cause still under investigation. Investigators are analyzing potential sources of ignition and whether any safety systems failed to contain the blaze. Residents of the building were evacuated as a precaution while firefighters worked to gain control of the fire and to search for anyone else who might be inside.
This incident marks another fatal fire in the Granada capital in recent days. Earlier in the week, authorities reported the death of a 6-year-old boy in the Chana neighborhood, where his mother, aged 47, sustained serious burns across her body. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and while responders did everything possible, the child could not be saved. The mother remains hospitalized, receiving treatment for severe burn injuries and smoke inhalation, with her condition monitored by medical staff.
Today’s events add to a troubling pattern of residential fires in the area. In another parallel situation, several individuals required treatment for smoke inhalation following a separate fire in the city. A woman sustained a burn to her arm in a student apartment located in the Realejo district and was promptly transported to a hospital for care. Firefighters and emergency services coordinated their response to ensure swift, coordinated action and to minimize harm to other residents living nearby.
Local authorities stressed the importance of fire safety for tenants and homeowners alike. They urged residents to check smoke detectors, maintain clear escape routes, and have a practiced fire drill plan with family members or roommates. Fire safety education and preventive measures are being highlighted as critical steps to reduce the risk of serious injuries in future incidents. In the wake of these events, investigators will continue to examine building layouts, electrical wiring, and potential hazards that could contribute to similar emergencies.
Residents who believe they may have information relevant to the ongoing investigations are encouraged to contact the emergency coordination center or the fire department to share any details that could assist investigators. The authorities emphasized that updates would be provided as soon as more information becomes available, and that safety remains the primary concern for all communities affected by these fires.
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