The fire originated in a room on a floor located on the fifth floor of number 282 Núria street, in the La Maurina neighborhood. The Bombers de la Generalitat extinguished the flames in twenty-three minutes without any fatalities or injuries.
The emergency dispatch center received the notice at 2:53 PM. The smoke affected the rest of the dwelling and forced neighbors to take refuge on their balconies while awaiting the arrival of rescue services.
Seven units extinguished the fire in less than half an hour
The fire department dispatched seven units to the scene. The personnel worked to control the flames and ventilate the dwelling, which was completely affected by smoke after the incident.
The operation concluded at 3:16 PM with the fire completely extinguished. The speed of the intervention prevented the flames from spreading to other floors of the building or causing major structural damage.
Municipal Police arrest man armed with knife
Municipal Police agents subdued and arrested a male who was carrying a knife and showing signs of agitation. Authorities have not yet confirmed if there is a direct relationship between this individual and the origin of the fire.
The police presence secured the area while technicians assessed the damage. The road remains closed to traffic to facilitate cleaning and forensic work.
The incident has caused disruptions in local public transport. The route of the urban bus line 3 has been modified from its usual route due to the closure of Núria street.