In Seville, authorities from the Local Police reported a tragic house fire that ended in the death of a 79 year old man and left his 78 year old wife in critical condition. The incident occurred at a residence on Calle Enrique Mensaque, a street in the Triana district of the city, and the man was hospitalized after the flames broke out inside their home.
Emergency responders were alerted at around nine in the evening, and the situation quickly drew a coordinated response from multiple services. The fire was centered on the second floor of a three story building on the mentioned street, with flames spreading toward the façade and the interior staircase as firefighters attempted to gain access and control the blaze.
The scene was attended by local police units, fire crews, health emergency teams, national police, and a rapid intervention medical unit. Arriving on site, the responders reported a rapidly developing fire that cast a heavy glow across the building exterior and created dangerous conditions for anyone trapped inside.
During the incident, a 79 year old man was found deceased inside the home, while his wife, aged 78, was located in the living room and found to be unconscious with cardiorespiratory arrest. She sustained significant burns over a large portion of her body. Rescue teams conducted CPR during the extraction from the residence and arranged transport to a capital city hospital where she remained in critical condition.
Inside the room where investigators believe the fire began, authorities found the body of the 79 year old man. Fortunately, no other residents were reported to have been harmed by the flames, but the smoke affected the apartments above. At this stage, investigators from the National Police have taken charge of the inquiry into the cause and development of the fire, while emergency crews continued to monitor the scene and ensure safety for bystanders and other residents nearby.
The incident prompted a thorough response from the city’s emergency services, who worked to secure the area, assess structural stability, and determine how best to assist neighbors who were displaced by the smoke and heat. The incident underscores the risks posed by fires in densely populated urban blocks and the critical importance of rapid, coordinated action by police, fire, and medical teams to maximize the chances of saving lives in such situations.
As investigations continue, authorities have emphasized the need for heightened awareness about home fire safety, including the importance of smoke detectors, clear evacuation routes, and timely reporting of fires to emergency services. Community leaders and residents alike are closely following the developments and offering support to the families affected by this devastating event.
The Triana district, a historic and bustling part of Seville, has seen a swift law enforcement and emergency response to the incident, reflecting the city’s commitment to maintaining public safety in the wake of tragedy. Local officials reiterated their dedication to a transparent and thorough investigation to identify the origin of the fire and to ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.