Firefighters evacuate a building in Torrevieja and treat those affected by smoke inhalation
Torrevieja, May 25, 2023 – A fire broke out on Thursday night in the Torreplaya building, located in the Rocío del Mar urbanisation in Torrevieja.
The warning was received at 23:18h and firefighters had managed to extinguish the flames and control the situation by 01:27h in the morning.
The fire originated inside a garage in the apartment block, generating a dense column of smoke that spread quickly.
Faced with this situation, firefighters prioritised the evacuation of the building, ensuring the safety of residents.
In addition, medical assistance was requested due to smoke inhalation in at least seven people.
The fire spread to the entrance of the building, which made extinguishing work difficult due to the accumulated smoke.
However, thanks to the rapid intervention of the firefighters, the fire was put out avoiding further damage to the structure of the building.
Once the flames were controlled, a mechanical ventilation process was carried out to disperse the smoke and remove possibly toxic gases, thus ensuring the habitability of the building.
As for the injured, several people were affected by smoke inhalation and some suffered anxiety attacks as a result of the incident.
To deal with the emergency, various resources from the Torrevieja fire station were mobilised. Among them were a headquarters command unit, a heavy rural pump and a ladder, the firefighting team was led by a sergeant, with a corporal and five highly trained firefighters also attending.
