On Friday morning, a blaze erupted at a retirement home in Villafranca de Ebro, resulting in a tragic loss of life and several injuries among the residents, many of whom were in specialized care.
Fire Tragedy at Spanish Retirement Home Claims Ten Lives
Fire Tragedy at Spanish Retirement Home Claims Ten Lives
A devastating fire in a retirement home near Zaragoza has led to the deaths of ten residents, with several others injured in the incident.
The fire incident, which occurred early Friday at approximately 05:00 local time in Villafranca de Ebro, northeast Spain, has left ten individuals dead and has drawn significant attention from emergency services and local officials. The center, which has a history of 16 years in operation, was originally a retirement home but later transitioned to focus on caring for residents with mental health challenges. Reports indicate that more than 80 people resided in the facility at the time of the incident. Following a prompt response from emergency teams, firefighters managed to extinguish the fire quickly. However, the tragedy has resulted in the hospitalization of two individuals, one of whom is reported to be in critical condition. The local mayor confirmed the fatalities while addressing Spanish radio, and the incident continues to be investigated to determine the cause and extent of the disaster.
