Shocking images and 14 people injured

Impressive fire Completely engulfs a residential building In the Spanish city of Valencia. Firefighters rescued a man and a young woman from the balcony. Neighbors did not rule out the presence of more people inside the compound.

The flames appeared on the fourth floor of the building. 138 houses It is around five thirty in the afternoon located in Kampanar neighborhood.

Within minutes the fire engulfed the entire building and spread to another newly constructed building.

Currently available 14 people were injured. Some of them were shifted to nearby hospitals. Among them were six firefighters, one with a broken wrist. Additionally, two men suffered burns to their hands and a minor was taken to a medical center after being covered in smoke.

According to the testimony of neighbors, there are still people inside the building They were stuck Now firefighters are trying to rescue against the clock.

“Many are still inside, many of us managed to get rid of a neighbor with quadriplegia, but many neighbors are told to put rags under the doors,” a resident of the complex told local newspaper Levante.

are concentrated in the area Lots of firefighters and ambulances. Spanish media reported that at least three firefighters were injured in the deadly blaze that completely destroyed the two buildings.

The Emergency Information and Coordination Center announced the establishment of a field hospital next to the twin building.

Security forces installed large mats in the common area of ​​the building, trapping some residents on the lower floors. can jump Safely.

Meanwhile, authorities interviewed neighbors near the burned building Evacuate your homes Because wind can spread flames.

According to Valencian media, police have expanded the security perimeter. Meanwhile, people watch the fire's progress on foot as they try to record the flames engulfing the building on their cellphones.

“Shocked by the terrible fire in a building in Valencia,” the head of the Spanish government wrote. Pedro Sanchezon Twitter.

Sanchez said he spoke with local authorities to “learn firsthand about the situation and provide all necessary assistance.”

“I want to express my solidarity with all the affected people,” he added.

“Please, we ask residents of other parts of the city not to get close to the fire to facilitate the work of the mobilized emergency teams,” wrote the mayor of Valencia. Maria Jose Catala.