Investigation Reveals Likely Electrical Origin for Valencia Fire That Claimed Ten Lives
News from Valencia indicates that the devastating blaze last Thursday, which reduced a residential block in Campanar to ashes and claimed ten lives, may have started due to an electrical fault in the awning mechanism of apartment 86. This assessment comes from sources close to the ongoing inquiry reported to EFE, reflecting the strongest preliminary hypothesis at this stage of the probe.
According to the preliminary report following a meticulous, room-by-room inspection by the Scientific Police, the breach of fire safety now points to an electrical fault as the most probable trigger. The team has completed its on-site review of the burned building in the Campanar neighborhood and has transferred the DNA samples collected from the scene to the central police station for analysis, where investigators continue to scrutinize the evidence.
On Monday, in light of the emerging electrical-origin theory, Pilar Bernabé, the Government Delegate for the Valencian Community, reiterated that all inquiries into the causes remain under court seal. She stated that authorities would disclose information only through the proper channels and when permitted by the judicial process.
“We will let the Scientific Police do their work, and through the standard procedures of the Judicial Police, information will be released as soon as it is appropriate”, Bernabé added.
The Scientific Police have already left the building, located at the roundabout where Maestro Rodrigo Avenue and General Avilés Avenue converge. Work now focuses on identifying the victims, a painstaking task conducted with care at the site and in the labs beyond the scene.
Bernabé underscored that a thorough, room-by-room assessment of the building has been completed. Further questions will arise as the investigation progresses, with ongoing assessments requested by the judicial authority to determine what additional steps are needed to advance the case. The overall condition of the building will be monitored and documented as new information becomes available throughout the inquiry.
As investigators continue to piece together the sequence of events, authorities emphasize that the probe remains active and that updates will be provided through official channels in due course. The focus remains on a careful, methodical approach to confirm the origin of the fire and to ensure every detail is evaluated with scientific rigor and judicial oversight. This process includes continued forensic analysis and coordination with the police for the preservation and examination of evidence, ensuring accountability and transparency in the unfolding investigation.
In the interim, emergency responders and investigators are working to map the fire’s spread, assess structural integrity, and secure the site for ongoing examinations. The community watches closely as authorities navigate the delicate balance between rapid information sharing and the safeguarding of evidence necessary to finalize the inquiry. Attribution for the information above is provided by the Valencian government authorities and the Police Scientific team as part of the official reporting process.