It started in a room and spread quickly
A fire broke out in a ground floor detached house on Malecón del Carmen street in Rojales on a Sunday morning. Emergency services were alerted around 10 o’clock and responders arrived promptly to tackle the flames as smoke filled the home. The incident involved a woman and two young children under five who managed to exit the property themselves, but they were then treated for smoke inhalation by medical teams at the scene. The focus quickly shifted to safeguarding the occupants and preventing further spread of the fire, with the immediate priority being ventilation and rescue operations in the affected area. These initial actions were documented by the Provincial Firefighters Consortium and the Emergency Information and Coordination Center (CICU). [Source: Provincial Firefighters Consortium; CICU]
The house, situated on the ground level, suffered significant fire damage. Firefighters worked to extinguish the flames and carry out a careful search of adjoining spaces to ensure no one remained inside. After the initial suppression, crews began the process of ventilating the building to clear smoke and assess structural stability. The operation involved careful coordination among responding units to manage safety while the risk of flare-ups was monitored. The purpose of these actions was to prevent any additional injuries and to support the residents as they awaited further assistance. [Source: Provincial Firefighters Consortium; CICU]
Rescue and medical attention unfold
The people affected were promptly evaluated by on-site medical teams. The woman and the two young children were taken to Torrevieja Hospital as a precautionary measure, receiving ongoing monitoring for smoke inhalation and related symptoms. The hospital was prepared to provide the necessary evaluation and treatment, with staff ready to address potential respiratory or stress-related complications. The incident highlights the importance of rapid medical response in situations where smoke exposure occurs, especially for young children. [Source: Provincial Firefighters Consortium; CICU]
Emergency responders continued to manage the scene through the late morning and early afternoon. Fire suppression efforts extended to the time when ventilation inside the dwelling was stabilized and the environment was deemed safe for occupants and investigators. Two fire units, totaling twelve firefighters, operated from the Almoradí fire station to support the effort. Their teamwork and adherence to safety protocols played a key role in containing the fire and minimizing damage to adjacent properties. [Source: Provincial Firefighters Consortium; CICU]
Investigators began examining the cause of the fire once it was under control. While authorities have not publicly disclosed a definitive origin, the incident is being reviewed to determine whether it started in a room of the residence and to identify any contributing factors such as electrical faults, unattended candles, or other common ignition sources. The ongoing inquiry seeks to prevent similar emergencies in the future and to enhance local fire safety measures. [Source: Provincial Firefighters Consortium; CICU]