“Despite initial moments of alarm, the evacuation was carried out without injury. Before fire crews arrived, four Guardia Civil officers entered the building to check for anyone trapped. In total, four people and three animals were safely rescued.“
Despite initial moments of alarm, the evacuation was carried out without injury. Before fire crews arrived, four Guardia Civil officers entered the building to check for anyone trapped. In total, four people and three animals were safely rescued.
A serious apartment fire in central Torrevieja forced the evacuation of a multi-storey residential building on Friday night, with emergency services successfully ensuring all residents were brought to safety.
The blaze broke out at around 8.00pm in a property on the corner of Ramón Gallud and María Parodi streets, above a row of commercial premises. Firefighters were alerted shortly afterwards and arrived at approximately 8.10pm, working for nearly two hours to bring the fire under control.
The fire was believed to have started on the third floor, reportedly caused by a portable heating device. A man inside the apartment at the time managed to escape unaided. Flames quickly spread to the second floor, with balconies engulfed and thick smoke visible across the area.
The building, comprising a ground floor, mezzanine, six upper floors and a penthouse, was almost completely evacuated as a precaution. Residents on lower floors were safely escorted into the street, while those on higher levels were instructed to remain inside their homes to avoid smoke exposure as firefighters tackled the blaze below.
Despite initial moments of alarm, and social media reports of deahs, the evacuation was carried out without injury. Before fire crews arrived, four Guardia Civil officers entered the building to check for anyone trapped. In total, four people and three animals were safely rescued. Although at least four apartments sustained material damage, no casualties were reported.
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Ten firefighters from Torrevieja and Almoradí stations were involved in the operation, supported by senior officers and aerial ladder units. Local Police and Guardia Civil patrols secured the area, managing crowds and ensuring emergency access in one of the city’s busiest locations.
Eduardo Dolón was quickly on the scene alongside the Councillor for Emergencies, overseeing the response and supporting affected residents. He remained at the site until the incident was brought under control, speaking with families and monitoring operations.
In a statement later shared on social media, the mayor praised the coordinated efforts of emergency services, highlighting the swift evacuation and effective response that prevented injuries. He also confirmed that the council had arranged hotel accommodation for displaced residents and provided logistical support.
An investigation into the cause of the fire was ongoing.
