A dense column of smoke got here from the roof of the constructing At least two individuals have been transferred to the hospital All the residents of the constructing have been evicted
A spectacular fireplace in an attic situated on Avenida de la Habana, within the middle of the town of Ourense, has left a number of individuals injured.
The fireplace began shortly earlier than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Several neighbors alerted that smoke was coming from the roof of the constructing. The eight-storey constructing corresponds to quantity 52.
After the discover, the Ourense firefighters, the Local Police, Civil Protection and 061 Sanitary Emergencies have been mobilized as a safety measure. Sources from the emergency well being service, which despatched two ambulances to the scene, affirm that a number of individuals have wanted medical consideration.
At least two have been referred by ambulance to the Ourense University Hospital Complex (CHUO), together with a 71-year-old lady. Another three have obtained help ‘in situ’, with out seriousness, resulting from smoke inhalation.
The massive deployment of means to place out the hearth has pressured the road to be closed to site visitors to facilitate the work of the emergency companies. In addition, the residents of the constructing have been evicted