In the Murcia High Police Department Homicide Group, investigators report that statements from nineteen witnesses have been collected to date. The focus remains on the night-club fires and the tall watchtowers that overlook the scenes. Official briefings indicate that thirteen people have died and twenty-four have been injured, figures that reflect the severity of the catastrophe and the ongoing challenge for authorities to reconstruct the sequence of events. As the inquiry progresses, investigators stress the importance of corroborating each testimony with physical evidence, surveillance footage, and the layout of the venues involved, all while coordinating with medical personnel and forensics to ensure a careful and accurate accounting of what occurred. The incident has prompted a thorough security review of local nightlife venues, along with a renewed emphasis on safety protocols for emergency responses and crowd management, particularly in spaces where multi-story architecture and mechanical systems interact with high occupancy levels.
Following the completion of the investigative steps yesterday, authorities confirmed identity details for thirteen individuals who perished in the fire at the Teatre and Fonda Milagros nightclubs. Relatives of victims from Nicaragua, Colombia, and Ecuador have been informed and are expected to receive the remains of their loved ones today, as autopsies have already been performed. The process of identifying remains has been handled with sensitivity and care, with family liaison officers coordinating to provide clear information and support services during a difficult time. Officials emphasize that the autopsy results, while confirming cause and manners of death, are being shared in a manner that respects the dignity of the deceased and the needs of grieving families, including access to counseling and legal guidance as they navigate the procedures ahead.
Simultaneously, the Provincial Brigade of the National Police Scientific Police continues its visual and technical assessment to determine the origin and causes of the blaze. Based on statements from several witnesses, investigators are considering various scenarios, including a potential ignition source linked to air conditioning cylinders. The investigation integrates on-site inspections, evidence collection from compromised electrical and mechanical systems, and a meticulous review of maintenance records and safety inspections for both venues. Authorities acknowledge that determining the precise sequence of ignition requires careful correlation of witness accounts with the physical layout, the fire progression, and meteorological conditions at the time. As the inquiry unfolds, the team remains focused on transparency, public safety implications, and the collaboration with forensic teams to provide communities with clear, factual findings as swiftly as possible, while continuing to support the families affected by this tragedy.