A 49-year-old woman was seriously injured in a fire that broke out in a residential block in Torremolinos. The incident occurred on Friday night on Loma de los Riscos street.
A 49-year-old woman suffered severe burns in a fire that broke out on Friday night in an attic on Loma de los Riscos street in Torremolinos. The fire started around 8:20 PM and required a large emergency response, according to 112, a service affiliated with the Andalusian Emergency Agency.
The victim was rescued from inside the home by the agents who intervened in the area. After receiving immediate medical assistance on site, she was taken to the Regional Hospital of Málaga. Her condition is serious and, according to initial reports, she has extensive burns over much of her body.
Emergency Response on Loma de los Riscos Street
Firefighters from the Consortium, resources from the 061 Emergency Medical Services, National Police, and Local Police were dispatched to the building. The intervention was coordinated to address the fire, control the situation, and provide medical assistance. The operation also included two mobile ICUs and a Critical Care and Emergency Device (DCCU).
The firefighters worked inside the attic while the other teams focused on ensuring the safety of the surrounding area and attending to any potential victims. No other injuries or additional personal damage have been reported, according to the provisional balance from the emergency services.
No Information on the Cause of the Fire
At this time, the cause of the fire has not been determined. Official information does not provide any hypotheses about the origin nor indicates whether an investigation has been opened. No details have been given about whether the woman was alone at the time of the incident or if there were other people in the building.
112 confirmed that the alert was received at 8:20 PM and that the response was immediate. The rapid mobilization of resources allowed for the rescue of the victim and prevented the fire from spreading to other homes in the block. Neighbours in the area were able to witness the operation, which lasted several hours.
Transfer to Hospital and Reserved Prognosis
The woman was evacuated to the Regional Hospital of Málaga after being stabilised on site. Her condition is serious and, according to health sources, the burns affect a large area of her body. No prognosis has been provided nor have more details about her identity been disclosed.
Emergency services remind the importance of staying calm and following instructions in the event of a domestic fire. For the residents of Torremolinos, this incident serves as a reminder of the need to review safety measures in the home, such as smoke detectors or fire extinguishers.
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