The incident began when law enforcement detained a man in Palma after a blaze erupted at his residence. Witnesses say the suspect argued with his wife inside the home before the fire started. The victim, who had left her three-year-old child with a relative several hours earlier due to threats from the defendant, managed to escape with her life. The fire rendered the dwelling uninhable and forced the suspension of nearby residences at midnight. Four individuals required medical assessment for smoke inhalation, though none needed hospital transport at the scene.
Emergency services reported the event on Massanella Street just after midnight. Multiple calls indicated a fire on the building’s fourth floor. Palma firefighters, National Police patrols, regional police, and ambulance crews responded to the scene. Rescue teams began evacuating residents from the structure, including an elderly man in a wheelchair who needed assistance to exit. Authorities confirmed that the apartment where the fire originated was secured and cleared as soon as the area was deemed safe. Fire crews remained on site for two hours to ensure the fire was fully extinguished and to prevent rekindling. The residence suffered extensive damage, with the apartment completely destroyed. Healthcare personnel evaluated four people for smoke exposure; fortunately, none required hospitalization after treatment at the scene.
The National Police launched a formal investigation to determine the sequence of events and the motive behind the blaze. Early information indicates a heated argument between the resident and his wife a few hours prior to the fire. Reports describe the man as having threatened the woman with arson as a means of intimidation. After the escalation, the victim contacted a relative to take custody of the couple’s child. Investigators are examining evidence from the scene and reviewing witness accounts to establish the exact timeline and any contributing factors.
The account provided by investigators states that the man returned home at midnight and initiated the fire by igniting the bed, then fled the premises. The wife was able to escape unharmed, and efforts to locate the suspect continued into the morning hours. Police later located and arrested the man, who was taken to the station for formal questioning and further inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The case remains under active investigation as authorities work to determine how the events unfolded and whether any additional individuals were involved.