The fire occurred on the first floor, with a woman on the ground floor who managed to exit the building before part of the roof collapsed.
An evening fire in an occupied residence in Santander resulted in material damages but no injuries. At the time of the fire, which started after 5:00 p.m., a woman was inside the building but was able to evacuate safely.
The fire originated on the first floor of the isolated house located at 10 San Sebastián Street. The woman inside was on the ground floor and managed to exit without further danger, as reported by the City Council’s Citizen Protection Councilor, Eduardo Castillo.
Initial reports indicate no injuries from smoke or flames, with the Municipal Firefighters extinguishing the fire from the outside after confirming the absence of individuals inside. The aged neighborhood prompted two precautionary visits by the firefighters to ensure no other houses were affected or people were trapped inside.
A male resident on the first floor was absent when the fire broke out, and the Police Department will lead the investigation into the cause. Municipal technicians will evaluate and seal the property for safety reasons.
The municipal services were notified of the fire around 5:25 p.m., coinciding with the Emergency Service 112’s alert to the Santander Firefighters, National and Local Police, and the medical service 061, which dispatched an ambulance.
«I DON’T WANT TO GO BACK TO THE STREET»
The woman residing on the ground floor, who stated that a young man entered through the window and helped her evacuate, expressed her reluctance to return to the street. She emphasized the importance of her belongings and medical supplies inside the house due to her health conditions.
The Santander City Council confirmed arrangements to transfer these individuals to the Princess Letizia Shelter for accommodation and continued support.
The woman shared that she discovered the open house and informed her husband, stressing that they did not cause any disturbances. She expressed concern for her and her husband’s health conditions, highlighting their inability to sleep on the streets.
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