An apartment fire in Alicante prompted emergency responders to rush to a residence on Francisco Giner de Ríos Street in the Carolinas Altas district. The incident required urgent medical assistance for smoke inhalation, and the local emergency service, SAMU, acted promptly on Tuesday morning to control the situation and begin triage at the scene.
The call to the Emergency Information and Coordination Center occurred around 9:00 a.m., and SAMU deployed two ambulance units along with a basic life support unit to reach the location as quickly as possible. The rapid response helped establish on-site care and secure transport for those affected.
Upon arrival, medical teams found three individuals suffering from smoke inhalation. The group included an 18-year-old woman, a 39-year-old man, and a 39-year-old woman. Given the seriousness of their condition, all three were evacuated urgently to the Hospital General Doctor Balmis in Alicante to receive specialized evaluation and treatment for their respiratory and overall medical needs.
In addition to SAMU, authorities mobilized four units from the Local Police and three fire engine units to the affected area to support extinguishing efforts and ensure public safety. The investigation into the exact causes of the fire is ongoing, with investigators examining material evidence and scene conditions to determine how the incident began and to identify any safety improvements needed to prevent a recurrence. [Cita: SAMU] [Cita: Local Police] [Cita: Fire Department]