Two British residents died in a rural Mallorca home in Selva, with authorities suggesting the deaths may have been caused by smoke inhalation from a faulty stove or fireplace. Civil Guard investigators and Mallorca Fire Brigade crews responded to the scene this afternoon after concerns were raised about the absence of contact with the couple for several days. The Judicial Police have opened an inquiry to establish what happened and are awaiting autopsy results to confirm the cause of death. (Civil Guard)
Neighbors and the couple’s son, who lives in the United Kingdom, reported not being able to reach them for two days. The son relayed the concern to a friend on the island, who alerted emergency services. A passageway through an open window allowed entry to the single-story country house, where both occupants were found deceased. The discovery led to the activation of emergency medical teams who confirmed death at the scene. (Civil Guard)
Responders arrived around 4:30 p.m. at the home located along the road from Inca to Mancor de la Vall, near the village cluster of Selva. The property sits in a quiet rural setting, with authorities outlining that the occupants had likely been gone for days before discovery. Paramedics noted the victims had been deceased prior to the arrival of the rescue services, aligning with the initial suspicion of fatal smoke exposure from the stove or fireplace. (Civil Guard)
The early signs pointed to a fatal incident tied to smoke and heat from a domestic appliance. Investigators are conducting a careful visual assessment while autopsy results, once available, will provide confirmation of the exact circumstances. The case is being treated as a potential accidental death until proven otherwise by the medical examiner. (Civil Guard)
The deceased pair were aged 62 and 56 and are identified as MAR and SG, both British nationals who had been living in Mallorca. Local authorities emphasize that the investigation now centers on establishing whether a hazardous heating source contributed to the tragedy and understanding any safety lapses that may have occurred in the home. The case underscores the importance of functioning stoves and fireplaces, proper ventilation, and routine checks on heaters to prevent similar incidents. (Civil Guard)