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Spanish nursing home fire has caused 6 deaths and 2 serious injuries The local government declared mourning for 3 days

author:China News Network

According to Agence France-Presse on January 19, a few days ago, a fire broke out in a nursing home in Valencia, eastern Spain, as of the 19th local time, the fire has caused the death of 6 elderly people, and 2 people have been seriously injured. The local government declared a 3-day mourning.

According to the report, the fire occurred at about 11:20 p.m. local time on the 18th, according to firefighters, when the fire truck arrived, the fire was burning and burned a corner of the house, while many elderly people were sleeping inside.

Another firefighter said, "Many were still sleeping, some were woken up by smoke, but most were lying in bed, unable to move.". He added that the smoke "caused the greatest damage."

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has reportedly expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and said he is "paying attention to the situation of the injured".

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Source: China News Network

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