In Torrevieja, firefighters battled a blaze at an abandoned residence after receiving notice from the Provincial Firefighters Consortium around 6:50 PM on a Tuesday. A young man was reported trapped on the upper terrace, prompting a swift response from emergency teams who arrived to a scene thick with smoke and debris. The structure sat on a ground-level plot near Torresal street, close to the Patrick Perez concourse, where the incident began to unfold under tense circumstances.
The authorities confirmed that the person inside the building was a 25-year-old individual who sought refuge on a higher level during the fire. He received medical attention from SAMU crews and was reported to be in good condition despite smoke inhalation. The rescue operation involved a careful assessment of access points and the deployment of equipment to reach the upper areas of the house while minimizing risk to rescuers and bystanders alike.
access and smoke
Upon arrival, Torrevieja firefighters faced a heavy plume of smoke issuing from the lower portion of the building. The interior contained a large accumulation of items, including mattresses, furniture, food waste, and bottles, which hindered efforts to locate the occupant and access upper floors. Rescue teams had to navigate through this clutter to reach the person reported to be inside the residence.
Evidence later indicated that a charred plank had been used to create a makeshift ascent route to the top floor, while the apparatus was extended to enable extraction from the street level. Neighbors reported that a person had taken refuge on the terrace and was subsequently located and assisted by fire crews.
Local law enforcement, including the Torrevieja Local Police and the Civil Guard, coordinated with firefighting teams to manage the scene, secure the area, and conduct an initial inquiry into the fire’s origin and progression.
intake and residents
Residents of this once active neighborhood have long contended with recurring issues tied to the property and the surrounding land. In recent years, the area has been described by locals as a site of sanitary neglect, with waste and discarded materials accumulating around the premises. Community members report ongoing challenges with unauthorized access, particularly by minors, and express concern about the lack of timely intervention from municipal authorities to address the conditions and prevent future incidents.