1 / 6At least four people were killed and 14 others sustained burn injuries after a fire engulfed two residential buildings in Valencia, Spain. The injured included six firefighters and a young child as well. Several reports indicate that at least 14 people were still missing after the fire. (Image: AP)
2 / 6The blaze reportedly started on Thursday (February 22) 5:30 PM Spanish local time in a 14-storey apartment block on the outskirts of the city centre and later spread to an adjacent building, sending large plumes of smoke into the sky. (Image: Reuters)
3 / 6When reported to the authorities, 16 firefighting units were deployed to put out the blaze and search for the missing people. The teams have been seen rescuing trapped residents from balconies as well. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 6Although the main cause of the fire is not known, experts suggested that the highly flammable materials in the building could have been the reason for the deadly fire. According to media reports, the fire ripped the entire high-rise residential building, which had 138 flats accommodating around 450 individuals. (Image: AP)
5 / 6Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez extended his condolences to people who their family members. “Dismayed by the terrible fire in a building in Valencia. I just spoke with the president and the mayor to know first-hand about the situation and offer all the help that is necessary,” Sanchez said. “I want to convey my solidarity to all the people affected and recognition to all the emergency personnel already deployed at the scene.” (Image: Reuters)
6 / 6Maria Jose Catala, the mayor of the eastern Spanish city, wrote on X, “There are no words that describe the enormous pain that the city of Valencia is feeling right now.” She also offered condolences and asked for a 3-day mourning for the victims. (Image: AP)
