A large fire has killed at least four people in a high-rise residential block in Spain.
The inferno, which tore through a 14-storey building in Valencia's Campanar neighbourhood, soon spread to an attached building.
Firefighters intervened by rescuing people from balconies.
However, 19 people remain missing and 14 people sustained injuries.
A large fire has swept through two buildings in the Campanar neighborhood of ValenciaGETTYSix firefighters were injured during the incident, with most casualties suffering from fractures, burns and smoke inhalation.
A dozen people were treated in a nearby hospital overnight.
Confirming the death toll, a local official said: "The worst hypothesis is confirmed: four people dead".
The building contains 138 flats and accommodated for around 450 residents.
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A large number of fire crews were at the scene to tackle the blaze, with more than 20 reportedly in attendance
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A large number of fire crews were at the scene to tackle the blaze, with more than 20 reportedly in attendance.
The fire broke out at around 5.30pm local time (4.30pm GMT) but the cause of the blaze remains unknown.
Luis Ibanez, who lives in a nearby building, told TVE: “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. The whole side of the building directly opposite was on fire, from the first floor to the sixth and seventh floor.
“There was a really strong wind and the fire was spreading to the left at a huge speed.”
Footage recorded from the scene showed the rescue operation in full-swing
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Footage recorded from the scene showed the rescue operation in full-swing.
A father and daughter were seen being saved from a balcony where they had been trapped.
Other residents jumped several floors onto an inflatable mat.
Responding to the incident, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said: "Dismayed by the terrible fire in a building in Valencia... I want to convey my solidarity to all the people affected and recognition to all the emergency personnel already deployed at the scene."
