Early morning fear wrapped Alcoy as a fire tore through a residence, forcing an elderly couple to flee their home and leaving the rest of the five-story building trembling in smoke. Authorities later confirmed the incident began in the second-floor dwelling where the octogenarian occupants slept, prompting a rapid evacuation by regional emergency teams. The couple was escorted to safety by responders from the Cocentaina regional park as flames raged through the building.
[Citation: Alicante Provincial Firefighters Consortium, emergency response logs]
Firefighters reported that around two in the morning the fire broke out at the residence and details on the initial cause were not disclosed. The blaze spread quickly, filling hallways and stairwells with acrid smoke, and triggering the temporary displacement of neighbors who resided on other floors. Local police assisted as inspectors toured the Azorín Street building to ensure residents were accounted for and to coordinate safe egress during the incident. Fortunately, medical teams found no severe injuries among those affected by smoke inhalation, though several residents received on-site care for minor symptoms.
[Citation: Local authorities statements, emergency services briefing]
Officials reported the operation ended around four in the morning as the command unit concluded its on-scene duties. The Cocentaina Muntanya park reported deploying a heavy city bomb and an automatic staircase along with a cadre of responders, including a sergeant and six firefighters, to manage the situation efficiently. The scene was secured, and residents began to return to their apartments once it was deemed safe to do so.
[Citation: Fire services deployment report, Cocentaina fire brigade]