Firefighters brought a significant apartment fire under control on Passeig de Sant Joan in Barcelona’s Gràcia district last night, after the blaze calcined a flat at number 221. The Barcelona Fire Service received the alert at 20:54, with the fire controlled by 21:37.
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Emergency Response Mobilised
Emergency services deployed a substantial response to the incident. The Barcelona Fire Service mobilised ten vehicles, including four water tenders, two ambulances, a support vehicle, and two command vehicles. Six ambulances from the Servei d’Emergències Mèdiques (SEM) also attended the scene. Guàrdia Urbana officers cordoned off the area to ensure public safety.
Resident Impact and Support
Two individuals received treatment at the scene for smoke inhalation, according to sources from the Ajuntament. The building itself did not require evacuation. Witnesses told Tot Barcelona that local residents offered affected occupants temporary shelter for the night. Additionally, the Centre d’Urgències i Emergències Socials de Barcelona (CUESB) has been activated. This ensures potential accommodation for residents if needed, the Ajuntament confirmed.
Operational Details and Investigation
Authorities preventatively cut off electricity and gas to the affected property. Firefighters used an aerial ladder to access the apartment from the street during their operation. The fire’s cause remains unknown at the time of publication. Investigations will likely continue to determine how the blaze started.
Broader Context in Barcelona
This incident occurred in the Gràcia district, a vibrant area known for its unique character and numerous residential buildings. It follows a fatal apartment fire on 13 January in the Guinardó neighbourhood. In that earlier incident, a woman died at her home on Carrer de Varsòvia, 110. The activation of CUESB highlights the city’s commitment to supporting residents impacted by such emergencies.
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Originally published by Tot Barcelona. Read original article.
