A massive blaze erupted in two buildings in Valencia, Spain on Thursday. Families were left stranded on balconies, crying for help, as firefighters battled the inferno.
The fire started in a tall building in the middle of the city. Firefighters came quickly, and everyone could see flames from the windows. People were stuck on their balconies, waiting to be saved. Firefighters even used a big crane to rescue people from one balcony.
The fire swiftly spread to an adjacent building, fueled by strong winds reported by Spain’s weather agency, Aemet, reaching up to 40mph.
Black smoke went up in the sky, and it could be seen from far away. About 13 people got hurt, including six firefighters. They had problems like fractures, burns, and breathing in smoke.
Emergency response teams, including soldiers from Spain’s Military Emergency Unit, were deployed. Medics established a treatment area on-site to address injuries such as fractures, burns, and smoke inhalation.
