An elderly man, aged 89, died this afternoon in a house fire on Habaneras Street in Torrevieja, near the neighborhood known as Samsun. The incident was confirmed by the Generalitat Emergency Coordination Center after initial reports from local authorities. Firefighters responded quickly to the alarm, and the blaze triggered a swift, coordinated emergency response across multiple agencies that operate in the Torrevieja area.
At around 17:20, CICU activated its response to a residential fire on Avenida Habaneras. A SAMU unit and a SVB unit were deployed to the scene, with additional support from the Local Police and Civil Guard. Fire crews worked alongside all available units from the Torrevieja park to contain the fire, secure the area, and assist with evacuations. The medical team managed to confirm the death of the 89-year-old man at the scene. A 60-year-old woman, affected by anxiety and smoke inhalation, received on-site care and was discharged after preliminary treatment. The swift actions of the responding teams helped prevent further injuries among residents and responders alike.
The Firefighters Consortium reported that the fire originated in a house where two people lived. They observed a significant smoke column rising into the sky, visible from the street, which prompted a rapid evacuation of the building by Civil Guard personnel. After the fire was extinguished, ventilation work was necessary to clear the remaining smoke and ensure air quality for residents and responders. The fire affected three adjoining homes within the same building complex, necessitating a coordinated effort to assess structural safety and prevent re-ignition. Local authorities implemented temporary safeguards and monitored the affected area as the situation evolved, with all three residences undergoing checks for smoke damage and safety.