Tragedy struck in Vigo early this morning as a blaze erupted in a five-storey building along Alfonso X Street near Plaza América, according to 112 Galicia. The incident claimed the lives of four young children and left eight others injured. Local authorities emphasize that the fire is under investigation to determine its exact cause and whether it was intentional or accidental.
Neighbors reported that a resident who had been evicted from one of the apartments days earlier might be connected to the event, though officials have not confirmed any motive. The community awoke to the sounds of alarms and the shouts of firefighters battling the flames, which crawled through the structure in the As Travesas district, a short distance from the popular plaza.
Vigo firefighters faced hours of strenuous work. The blaze began around 04:00 on the road in question and raged through the early morning. Fire crews persisted for hours, bringing the flames under control by around 07:00, after which teams began the process of cooling hotspots and ensuring the safety of residents. The rapid response helped to prevent further casualties among the building’s residents, many of whom were evacuated as a precaution.
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Tragedy unfolded with multiple deaths and injuries as emergency services moved in. The situation remained critical as responders coordinated efforts across agencies to support those affected.
According to reports from the sources, the fire started at the entrance of the building, which houses five separate units. The As Travesas neighborhood, situated near Plaza América, was immediately cordoned off as investigators began their work. All residents deemed unaffected by the incident were promptly relocated to safety as a precautionary measure.
Beside Vigo Firefighters and the 112 emergency line, local and national police, along with professionals from the Official College of Psychologists of Galicia, mobilized to manage the scene and provide expert support in handling a serious emergency. Authorities stressed the importance of securing the area to preserve evidence that could reveal the fire’s cause and origin.
Public officials arrived at the scene to oversee the response. Mayor Abel Caballero and councilman Carlos López Font visited the area as investigators and emergency personnel carried out their procedures. Police officers worked to maintain order and gather information, ensuring that access to the building was restricted while experts collected data to piece together what happened.