A tragic incident took place in Zaragoza, Spain, where a fire in a nursing home claimed the lives of at least 10 people. Local authorities gave this information on Friday.
On Friday morning, authorities received a report of a fire at the Villafranca de Ebro nursing home. This nursing home is located about 30 minutes from the northeastern city of Madrid.
After receiving the information, fire brigade teams reached the spot. According to local media, the cause of the fire is not yet known.
PM Pedro Sanchez Expresses Condolences
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed his condolences following the tragic incident. Jorge Azcon, head of the Aragon regional government, confirmed the deaths and announced on the social media platform ‘X’ that all government events in the region have been cancelled for today. Prime Minister Sanchez also expressed his sadness at the fire and the loss of life.
Spain: From Deadly Floods to Tragic Nursing Home Fire
The fire tragedy comes just weeks after the devastating floods in Valencia, where over 200 people lost their lives and thousands of homes were destroyed. The floods were one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in Spain’s recent history.
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