A man about whom no further information was provided died in a fire that had been reported earlier on a Saturday night in Málaga. The incident was confirmed by the 112 Andalusian Emergency Service, which monitors urgent calls across the region.
The emergency line received a call just after midnight. The blaze was focused on a nine-story residential building on Calle Cuarteles, situated on one of the city’s central blocks. Eyewitnesses described a thick column of smoke that rose from the upper floors, prompting rapid dispatch of multiple responding units. The setting was a quiet urban block, with neighbors startled awake as sirens wailed in the early hours of the morning.
The initial information suggested that the fire might have trapped a resident inside the dwelling. Responders, including Málaga Fire Brigade teams, the 061 Health Emergency Centre, and both the National Police and Local Police, were mobilized to the scene. With brisk coordination among the agencies, crews worked to secure the area, search the affected flats, and establish a safe perimeter to protect nearby residents and passersby.
Firefighters carried out a thorough exterior and interior assessment, focusing on the structure’s access points and any potential routes for escape. The teams proceeded with fire suppression efforts, employing water streams and protective equipment to combat the flames while preserving as much of the building as possible for subsequent inspection. Once the blaze was brought under control, medical personnel attended to individuals found inside and away from the primary site, including a man who had already succumbed before medical services could reach him. The casualty was treated at the scene by the Rescue and Response Medical Unit (UMSI), and the priority remained to confirm the person’s identity and to determine any immediate safety concerns for other residents.
As the operation progressed, authorities advised residents of the surrounding area to remain indoors and to heed official instructions while investigators began examining the scene. Fire investigators and police officials initiated a preliminary assessment to determine the fire’s origin, potential ignition sources, and the sequence of events that led to the rapid spread of flames. The investigation is in its early stages, with efforts focused on gathering witness statements, examining building facilities such as electrical systems, and reviewing any available surveillance footage from nearby cameras. Officials have stressed that at this stage no conclusive cause has been established, and findings will be released as investigations move forward.
Residents of the neighborhood were urged to cooperate with authorities during the inquiry, which aims to provide a clear account of the incident and to inform any future safety recommendations that could prevent a recurrence. Emergency crews conducted a controlled shutoff of utilities in the affected area to ensure a safe environment for investigative work and to avoid any further hazards. While the city’s fire and police services work together to reconstruct the timeline of events, neighbors expressed condolences for the deceased and appreciation for the swift response that minimized injuries among others who may have been exposed to the danger during the incident.