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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Lili Bayer

Spain tower block fire: Death toll rises to five as search for missing continues – as it happened

Summary of the day

  • 5 people died and up to 15 are missing in a fire that broke out yesterday at a large residential complex in Valencia, Spain.

  • 4 of the victims were members of the same family – two adults and two children – according to local media.

  • Emergency services are still working to locate those residents who are missing.

  • Questions are being asked in Spain about materials used in the construction of the building.

  • Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish prime minister, visited Valencia today, saying the government is there to help and show the solidarity of Spanish society.

  • Local authorities have announced financial assistance for impacted families.

  • The president of the European parliament and the president of the European Council also expressed their solidarity.

Debris falls on firefighters as they work at a burned block building in Valencia.
Debris falls on firefighters as they work at a burned block building in Valencia. Photograph: Alberto Saiz/AP

Death toll rises to 5

The death toll in the fire in a residential complex in Valencia has risen to 5, El País reports citing local authorities.

Firefighters inspect the aftermath of a huge fire that yesterday raged through a multistorey residential block in Valencia.
Firefighters inspect the aftermath of a huge fire that yesterday raged through a multistorey residential block in Valencia. Photograph: José Jordan/AFP/Getty Images
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