The National Police are investigating a fatal fire at a residence in Valencia’s Monteolivete district, alongside reports of a stabbing involving a man who was at the property when firefighters arrived to extinguish the flames. The investigation centers on how the blaze started and the sequence of events that led to the knife injury, with authorities reviewing multiple lines of inquiry.
The injured man sustained a serious stab wound to the chest. Fire rescue teams on the scene managed to stabilize him before he was transported to La Fe Hospital in Valencia for urgent medical care. The rapid response helped prevent a potentially more dire outcome, and hospital staff prepared for ongoing treatment and assessment of the patient.
At approximately 6:30 in the morning, neighbors reported smoke emanating from a four-story building on Granada Street. One resident, Glenda, described the moment: “We were asleep and woke to smoke. With stairs blocked by flames, we hurried to the roof to stay safe until help arrived.” The testimony underscores how quickly residents had to improvise to avoid danger as smoke spread through the building.
Multiple Valencia city fire departments attended the scene, along with Local Police and National Police patrols. Neighbors were evacuated as a precaution as smoke forced its way through the upper floors, and crews worked to contain the fire and ensure everyone’s safety. The property on the first floor was left completely burned after the incident, illustrating the extent of the damage and the challenges faced by responders.
Upon entering the building, firefighters discovered a man with a chest wound caused by a knife. The fire crews acted promptly to secure the scene and rush the injured man to hospital care. A SAMU ambulance from CICU was also dispatched and treated several people for smoke inhalation at the scene, though none required hospital transport. These actions helped limit additional serious injuries during the incident. [National Police Homicide Group]
The Homicide Group of the National Police is examining the origin of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the stabbing to determine how the events are connected, if at all, and whether foul play occurred. The first-floor residence has been sealed for a thorough technical police inspection to preserve any potential evidence for ongoing inquiries. [National Police Homicide Group]
With the apartment where the fire began rendered unusable, smoke spread to nearby upper floors, affecting additional units in the building and prompting assessment of damages across the surrounding area. The full scope of the incident remains under review as investigators continue their work to piece together the sequence of events and determine any contributing factors. [National Police Homicide Group]