Firefighters Respond to House Fire on San Mateo Street
Crews from the Alicante Fire Prevention, Extinguishing and Rescue Service, known as SPEIS, were dispatched to a dangerous blaze at a residence on San Mateo Street. One occupant suffered smoke inhalation and was rescued in a critical moment, and sadly a dog did not survive. The emergency response also saved three cats as the fire tore through the home. Local authorities and the security department confirmed the incident, coordinating the response and ensuring neighborhood safety throughout the operation.
Just after 11 in the morning, alarms alerted SPEIS units to the San Mateo Street home following reports of smoke. Twelve firefighters arrived on scene, supported by three crew members and heavy equipment, including a ladder truck. Local police quickly reached the area to control access for fire crews and protect residents nearby as crews prepared to engage the fire.
Operations in the Room
Upon arrival, SPEIS crews located the fire inside a single room and organized the response by forming two teams. One team entered to locate the occupant affected by the smoke and remove them to safety, while the other team fought the blaze with a combination of water and foam to limit spread and keep flames contained within the dwelling.
The fire extended beyond a single space, affecting various belongings and parts of the residence. Responders worked with precision, coordinating ventilation, search and rescue efforts, and maintaining a secure perimeter around the property to shield nearby homes and pedestrians from danger.
Among the responders, a firefighter reached the interior and extinguished the flames, preventing further escalation. The operation relied on rapid deployment of hoses and the synchronized use of multiple water lines to cool the fire and create safe access routes for anyone trapped inside the building.
The rescue effort included removing the occupant who had inhaled smoke and delivering them to medical personnel waiting at the site. The prompt intervention and well-coordinated teamwork proved crucial in limiting damage and protecting lives. As the blaze continued, crews stayed focused, ensuring every area of the building was assessed and secured before declaring the scene under control.
After the flames were put out, investigators and rescue specialists remained on site to confirm there were no hidden pockets of fire and to determine the cause. The full extinction operation lasted roughly an hour, after which teams continued to monitor the property for rekindling and assisted with the safe disposal of debris. The occupant affected by the smoke was transported to a hospital for further evaluation and treatment by medical staff who arrived promptly to provide care and stabilize the patient. The community received ongoing updates from the scene as the situation evolved. [Citation: SPEIS, Alicante]